Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Panasonic GM5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 2 years after the GM5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the GM5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and GM5 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and GM5.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.