Clicky

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and S5 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

The Fujifilm X-T20 was introduced 4 years prior to the S5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T20 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 S5 Fujifilm X-T20 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2017Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k920kCrisper screen (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm X-T20 S5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3.0"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the S5.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and S5 is 83 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and S5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The older Fujifilm X-T20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography features
Panasonic S5 Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Panasonic S5 Sports photography features
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of phase detect autofocus
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 Travel photography factors
76
supports touch focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
79
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.0 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging information
Panasonic S5 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2020-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 31
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.0"
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 714 gr (1.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 440 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $900 $1,999