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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-S10
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-S20 was manufactured 6 years later than the GH5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X-S20 grades vs the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
 X-S20 GH5 
AnnouncedMay 2023January 2017Fresher by 78 months
Display resolution1840k1620kCrisper display (+220k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 GH5 X-S20 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH5

		

		

			
 X-S20 GH5 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S20 has 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) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X-S20 versus the GH5.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and GH5 is 72 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and GH5.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
84
 focusing manually
 resolution is fantastic (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
76
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 more heavy than average in class (491g)
74
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
87
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery life (750 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
68
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 terrible battery life (410 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
77
 better than average battery life (750 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average in class (491 grams)
68
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
86
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (750 per charge)
75
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
77
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 does have microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (491g)
75
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 26MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
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/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 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 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lb) 725 grams (1.60 lb)
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 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 750 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Price at release $1,299 $1,298