Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-M1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Panasonic G5
Fujifilm X-M1 | G5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | July 2012 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-M1
G5 | Fujifilm X-M1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully 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 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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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 |