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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH5S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 3 years earlier than the GH5S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up vs the GH5S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 GH5S Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018August 2015More recent by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR GH5S 
Manual focus More precise focus

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features external dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH5S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the GH5S.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH5S is 79 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GH5S.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
62
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography information
Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
63
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
33
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
68
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $1,299 $2,498