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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Panasonic GH5S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 5 months later than the GH5S so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades vs the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-T100 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-T100

 GH5S Fujifilm X-T100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-T100 GH5S 
LaunchedMay 2018January 2018Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 has got exterior measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the GH5S.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and GH5S is 80 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and GH5S.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (448g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (430 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
74
good battery pack (430 shots)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors (448 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T100
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
34
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (448g)
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm X-T100Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-05-24 2018-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 91 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 430 pictures 440 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $499 $2,498