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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
88
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and GH4 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was released 8 years after the GH4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores against the GH4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T5 GH4 
LaunchedNovember 2022February 2014Newer by 107 months
Screen resolution1840k1036kCrisper screen (+804k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 GH4 Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm X-T5 GH4 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the GH4.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and GH4 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and GH4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T5 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
heavier than competition (557g)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (560g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography info
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (580 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography details
71
good battery power (580 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
heavier than competition (557 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
weather sealing
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
87
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (580 CIPA)
two card slots
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging features
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (557g)
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (560g)
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm X-T5Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.67x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 grams (1.23 lb) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 791
Other
Battery life 580 shots 500 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at release $1,699 $1,500