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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-H2
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic G3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-H1 was manufactured 5 years after the G5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores against the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-H1 G5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2012More modern by 68 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 G5 Fujifilm X-H1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-H1 G5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 features exterior dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the G5.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and G5 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and G5.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography advice
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography details
Panasonic G5 Street photography details
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proofing
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Panasonic G5
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G5 Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (310 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G5 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
62
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than competition (396g)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-14 2012-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 310 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,300 $699