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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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 GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GM1
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The X-S20 was manufactured 8 years after the GM5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the X-S20 grades vs the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Panasonic GM5

 X-S20 GM5 
AnnouncedMay 2023September 2014More modern by 106 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kSharper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 GM5 X-S20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GM5

 X-S20 GM5 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 features exterior measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the X-S20 versus the GM5.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and GM5 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and GM5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-S20 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer X-S20 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography details
84
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Street photography advice
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
more heavy than average (491g)
76
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (211g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography features
87
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery (750 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
77
great battery (750 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (491g)
71
lighter than competition in class (211g)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography details
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (750 CIPA)
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging features
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging features
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than average (491g)
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (211g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm X-S20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 491g (1.08 lbs) 211g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 721
Other
Battery life 750 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $966