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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released May 2023
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GH5S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The X-S20 was launched 5 years later than the GH5S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the X-S20 matches up against the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 X-S20 GH5S 
LaunchedMay 2023January 2018More recent by 66 months
Display resolution1840k1620kClearer display (+220k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 GH5S X-S20 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 X-S20 GH5S 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X-S20 compared to the GH5S.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and GH5S is 72 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and GH5S.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-S20 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
84
 manual focus
 resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
62
 you can focus manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
68
 fully articulated screen
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography factors
87
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
56
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (10MP)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
77
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
61
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 screen is selfie friendly
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low MP (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
86
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (750 CIPA)
63
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3.2")
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 great video quality (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 does have mic support
 heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone socket
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 86 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,840k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
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 quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots One Two
Retail cost $1,299 $2,498