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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic FH5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and FH5 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was unveiled 9 years later than the FH5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up versus the FH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm X-T4 FH5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2011More recent by 112 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 FH5 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm X-T4 FH5 

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T4 offers outside measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus the FH5.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and FH5 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and FH5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T4 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T4 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography features
Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
more heavy than competition (607 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
85
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (500 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
75
great battery power (500 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high MP (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (607 grams)
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography information
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (500 CIPA)
2 card slots
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competition (607 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-24 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $1,700 $169