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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(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
Panasonic GH5
(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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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

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.

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The 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 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2017Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 GH5 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 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery power (410 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic 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