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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59 Imaging
62 Features
89 Overall
72

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2021
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH5
  • New Model is Panasonic GH6
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X-S20 was released 23 months later than the GH5 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X-S20 scores versus the GH5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GH5 II

          

          

            
 X-S20 GH5 II 
LaunchedMay 2023July 2021Fresher by 23 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm X-S20

          

          

            
 GH5 II X-S20 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH5 II

          

          

            
 X-S20 GH5 II 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1840k1840kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the X-S20 compared to the GH5 II.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and GH5 II is 72 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and GH5 II.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

            Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography information
83
 you can focus manually
 great megapixels (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
77
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography information
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 more heavy than competition (491g)
74
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography factors
86
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery power (750 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
69
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5 II
77
 great battery power (750 shots)
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 great megapixels (26MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (491g)
69
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery pack (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 II as a Landscape photography camera
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (750 CIPA)
76
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5 II
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (491g)
76
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (4992 x 3744 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also Known as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
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 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 86 108
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 pounds) 727 gr (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 750 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $1,299 $1,700