Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5S

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH5S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was manufactured 4 years before the GH5S and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 features physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the GH5S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH5S is 79 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH5S.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T1 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.