Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic FH5

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic FH5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and FH5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was brought out 4 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores against the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and FH5 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and FH5.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.