Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 5 years before the GH5 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the GH5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T20 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need 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") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the GH5 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GH5 II is 83 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GH5 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.