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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Old Model is Panasonic GM1
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-T20 GM5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017September 2014More modern by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 GM5 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X-T20 GM5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (211g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography advice
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography details
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography details
76
offers touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (211 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging information
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (211g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 211 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 721
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $900 $966