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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Older Model is Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and G5 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-S20 was unveiled 11 years later than the G5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the X-S20 grades versus the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic G5

 X-S20 G5 
IntroducedMay 2023July 2012Fresher by 133 months
Screen resolution1840k920kCrisper screen (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 G5 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic G5

 X-S20 G5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X-S20 vs the G5.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and G5 is 72 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and G5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-S20 will resolve greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X-S20 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography factors
84
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Panasonic G5
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
heavier than competition in class (491g)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Sports photography highlights
87
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (750 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography features
Panasonic G5 Travel photography features
77
good battery (750 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (491g)
66
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography info
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (750 CIPA)
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging info
Panasonic G5 Vlogging info
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
great video quality (6240 x 4160 pixels)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
62
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2012-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-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 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 86 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 / 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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, 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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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 491g (1.08 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 750 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,299 $699