Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2017
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
- Successor is Panasonic GH5 II

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X-T1 was launched 3 years before the GH5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the GH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic GH5
Fujifilm X-T1 | GH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-T1
GH5 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | April 2014 | More recent by 33 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH5
Fujifilm X-T1 | GH5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the GH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH5 is 79 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and GH5.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-04-14 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor 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 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD (RGBW) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 440 gr (0.97 pounds) | 725 gr (1.60 pounds) |
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 All around rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 410 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch cost | $1,300 | $1,298 |