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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
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

		

		

			
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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.
	
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography factors
83
 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
86
 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 / 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 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