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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(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
Panasonic GH5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-T1 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 GH5 Fujifilm X-T1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017April 2014More recent by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography advice
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography details
67
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging information
33
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
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