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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was revealed 13 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-T5 GH1 
IntroducedNovember 2022July 2009More recent by 163 months
Display resolution1840k460kCrisper display (+1380k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 GH1 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GH1

 Fujifilm X-T5 GH1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display dimensions

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T5 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs the GH1.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and GH1 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and GH1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will show more detail because of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography highlights
86
manual focus
fantastic resolution (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Panasonic GH1 Street photography features
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Sports photography camera
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (580 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
32
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
71
better than average battery power (580 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic resolution (40MP)
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (320 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography details
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (580 shots)
two card slots
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (557g)
72
screen is selfie friendly
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GH1
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2009-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7728 x 5152 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 1.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557 gr (1.23 lb) 385 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 580 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two 1
Retail pricing $1,699 $949