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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic F5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and F5 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and F5 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was released 5 years after the F5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm X-H1 F5 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 63 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 F5 Fujifilm X-H1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm X-H1 F5 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 has got external measurements 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 F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the F5.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and F5 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and F5.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
29
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography features
Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (310 per charge)
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography information
Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
low battery power (310 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery power (310 shots)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-14 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Price at launch $1,300 $100