Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic G3
- Newer Model is Panasonic G6
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-T1 was manufactured 22 months after the G5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the G5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic G5
Fujifilm X-T1 | G5 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | July 2012 | Newer by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-T1
G5 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G5
Fujifilm X-T1 | G5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 features outer 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) while the Panasonic G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the G5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and G5 is 79 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and G5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-04-14 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine VII FHD |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD (RGBW) | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (ISO100) | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 440 gr (0.97 lb) | 396 gr (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 320 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,300 | $699 |