Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G5

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was introduced 4 years after the G5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades versus the G5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the G5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and G5 is 83 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and G5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.