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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Panasonic G5
(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
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 4 years after the G5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the G5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-T2 G5 
ReleasedJuly 2016July 2012More modern by 49 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 G5 Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G5

 Fujifilm X-T2 G5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the G5.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and G5 is 76 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and G5.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer you more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
Panasonic G5 Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Panasonic G5
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography information
Panasonic G5 Travel photography information
63
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
supports touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (396g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging features
Panasonic G5 Vlogging features
33
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
62
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (396g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic G5
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,600 $699