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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was announced 4 years prior to the Z5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the Z5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 Z5 Fujifilm X-T20 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2017More modern by 42 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm X-T20 Z5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the Z5.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z5 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Z5.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Nikon Z5
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z5 Travel photography factors
76
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (470 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging information
Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm X-T20Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Nikon Z5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Available lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $900 $1,399