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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled 6 years earlier than the S5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores against the S5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 S5 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
LaunchedAugust 2020August 2015Newer by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR S5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3.0"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the S5.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S5 is 79 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and S5.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic S5 will render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography details
Panasonic S5 Street photography details
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Travel photography highlights
63
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography factors
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Panasonic S5 Vlogging details
33
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-03 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 31
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.0 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 714g (1.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Single 2
Retail cost $1,299 $1,999