Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4992 x 3744 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Revealed July 2021
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
- Superseded the Panasonic GH5
- Successor is Panasonic GH6
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-T1 was released 8 years earlier than the GH5 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades versus the GH5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic GH5 II
| Fujifilm X-T1 | GH5 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm X-T1
| GH5 II | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2021 |  | April 2014 | Newer by 88 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1840k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+800k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH5 II
| Fujifilm X-T1 | GH5 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the GH5 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH5 II is 79 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH5 II.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH5 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DC-GH5M2 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-04-14 | 2021-07-30 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| 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 surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 225 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 108 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,840k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD (RGBW) | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4992x3744 |
| Video data 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) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 440 gr (0.97 lb) | 727 gr (1.60 lb) |
| 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 | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1136 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 400 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | DMW-BLK22 |
| Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | One | 2 |
| Cost at release | $1,300 | $1,700 |