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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH4
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 21 months later than the GH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores vs the GH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-T3 GH5 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2017More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 GH5 Fujifilm X-T3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm X-T3 GH5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the GH5.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and GH5 is 71 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and GH5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T3 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
high sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery life (410 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
74
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
high sensor resolution (26MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
high sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging factors
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm X-T3Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-06 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 lb) 725g (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 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 390 photographs 410 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $1,500 $1,298