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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Panasonic GH5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched at a similar time to the GH5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades against the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-T20 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 GH5 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k920kCrisper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-T20 GH5 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2017Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 features 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) and the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the GH5.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GH5 is 83 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GH5.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
76
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
68
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 725g (1.60 pounds)
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 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 350 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $900 $1,298