Upgrading from X-T10 to an X-T5?

I think upgrading would be a mistake for you, unless there is something specific that the X-T5 does that you want.

The X-T5 won’t take better photos. No camera takes good photos. No camera takes photos at all. YOU take photos. I’d suggest focusing on improving your skills.

While I agree with what the other people said, especially Erik, but a newer camera brings newer software and more film simulations. I would not go for their newest cameras, but rather look for the xt30 II, XE4, XS10 or xt4. XT3 would be awesome and cheaper, but it lacks the newest film simulations and Classic Negative is just way too awesome to pass IMO.

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As per myself - I also currently use an X-T10, and I am more than happy with it as an amateur photographer (no professional, paid work). If I go for an upgrade I would most likely go for X-T30II, eventhough X-T5 is really, really cool.

First of all: you could.

But I would suggest you rather go for an X-Trans 4 camera they all have very significant performance increases compared to an X-T10. But they are far cheaper than the X-T5 especially if bought used.

And you get a perfect set of choices:

You want an X-T10 with more up-to-date features in every discipline? Go for an X-T30 (I or II)

You want something like an X-T5 but far cheaper? Go for the still amazing X-T3. 26MP, professional body, Imhof the most perfect user operating concept on the market, double SD slot, weather resistant, 4k 60p, up to 20 fps raw burst (or even more with burst) this camera will blow your mind compared to the X-T10.

You want new tech to play with like IBIS, and a different user experience? X-S10 is there for you.

You want something even closer in performance to the X-T5 than the X-T3? There is still the X-T4.

Only if none of this cameras can match your needs I would consider the X-T5. For small prints and social media there is really not a big need for fr***ing 40mp Sensor.