Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GM5
Portability
85 Imaging
58 Features
73 Overall
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85 Imaging
58 Features
73 Overall
64
Portability
91 Imaging
53 Features
62 Overall
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91 Imaging
53 Features
62 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Announced March 2014
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
- Updated by Fujifilm X-E2S
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Superseded the Panasonic GM1
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Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 6 months before the GM5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades versus the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Panasonic GM5
| Fujifilm X-E2 | GM5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-E2
| GM5 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic GM5
| Fujifilm X-E2 | GM5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | September 2014 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Panasonic GM5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the GM5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and GM5 is 85 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and GM5.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.
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Portrait Comparison
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Panasonic GM5 Street photography highlights
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (211 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GM5 Sports photography highlights
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
slow frames per second (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
lighter than average (211g)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
low battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
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Panasonic GM5 Vlogging info
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (211 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-E2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-03-05 | 2014-09-15 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,166 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) | 211 grams (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 721 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 220 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | W126 | DMW-BLH7 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $450 | $966 |