Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Panasonic GF5

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic GF5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was brought out 3 years after the GF5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades versus the GF5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Panasonic GF5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the GF5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GF5 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and GF5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.