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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF3
  • New Model is Panasonic GF6
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was revealed 8 years after the GF5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the GF5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic GF5

 Fujifilm X-E4 GF5 
RevealedJanuary 2021April 2012Newer by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k920kSharper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 GF5 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF5

 Fujifilm X-E4 GF5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 features outer measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") having a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the GF5.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and GF5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and GF5.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF5
83
has manual focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Panasonic GF5
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography highlights
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
41
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography details
88
good battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count excellent (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
61
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF5 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
59
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E4
Vlogging with Panasonic GF5
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic GF5
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2012-04-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 gr (0.80 pounds) 267 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 380 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $849 $600