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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was released 2 months after the GH5S and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores vs the GH5S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-H1

 GH5S Fujifilm X-H1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-H1 GH5S 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2018Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 has outer dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic GH5S 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 vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the GH5S.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH5S is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH5S.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (310 shots)
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography factors
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (310 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (310 shots)
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Venus Engine 10
Sensor type 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 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 440 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots 2 2
Retail pricing $1,300 $2,498