Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic GH5S
Fujifilm X-T20 | GH5S |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm X-T20
GH5S | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
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Released | January 2018 | ![]() | January 2017 | More recent by 11 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+700k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH5S
Fujifilm X-T20 | GH5S | |||
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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).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Fujifilm X-T20 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $900 | $2,498 |