Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5 II

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH5 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 7 years prior to the GH5 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores versus the GH5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the GH5 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH5 II is 79 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH5 II.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 II will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.