Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2017
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
- Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X-H1 was brought out 14 months after the GH5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores against the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic GH5
| Fujifilm X-H1 | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 | January 2017 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-H1
| GH5 | Fujifilm X-H1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
| Display resolution | 1620k | 1040k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH5
| Fujifilm X-H1 | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 provides external 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) while the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the GH5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH5 is 61 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and GH5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-H1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-H1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2018-02-14 | 2017-01-04 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | X-Processor Pro | Venus Engine |
| 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 673 gr (1.48 pounds) | 725 gr (1.60 pounds) |
| 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 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 images | 410 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Launch cost | $1,300 | $1,298 |