Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GF5

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GF5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GF5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 2 years after the GF5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the GF5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 features outer measurements 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 measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the GF5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GF5 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GF5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T1 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 will have an edge in sensor technology.