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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
87 Imaging
58 Features
63 Overall
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Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74 Imaging
52 Features
66 Overall
57

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-M1 was launched 15 months after the G5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic G5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-M1 G5 
IntroducedSeptember 2013July 2012More modern by 15 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-M1

		

		

			
 G5 Fujifilm X-M1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-M1 G5 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the G5.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and G5 is 87 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and G5.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X-M1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography highlights
74
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
71
 manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Panasonic G5 Street photography factors
76
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
66
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has touch focus
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G5 Sports photography factors
54
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 lacks phase detect autofocus
51
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Panasonic G5
66
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
66
 has touch focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (396g)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography advice
70
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse mode
65
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G5 Vlogging factors
31
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external mic port
62
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than competition (396g)
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-M1Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2012-07-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 10.50 m
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $699