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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was revealed 3 years before the S5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades versus the S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-H1 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 S5 Fujifilm X-H1 
ReleasedAugust 2020February 2018More recent by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-H1 S5 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3.0"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H1 enjoys external measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the S5.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and S5 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and S5.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The older Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Street photography with Panasonic S5
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S5 Sports photography advice
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (310 CIPA)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery life (310 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery life (310 per charge)
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S5 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-14 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 31
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.0 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 714g (1.57 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 440 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $1,300 $1,999