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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GH5S (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the GH5S and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the GH5S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-T20 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-T20

 GH5S Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedJanuary 2018January 2017More recent by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm X-T20 GH5S 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the GH5S.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GH5S is 83 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GH5S.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
62
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography details
Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
76
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots One Dual
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