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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GM1
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 17 months after the GM5 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades against the GM5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-E2S GM5 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2014Newer by 17 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 GM5 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-E2S GM5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the GM5.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and GM5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and GM5.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
Panasonic GM5 Street photography details
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (211g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Sports photography camera
70
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
slow fps (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
72
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others (211g)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Panasonic GM5
35
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (211 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm X-E2SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 211 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 721
Other
Battery life 350 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $966