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Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GM1
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Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X70 versus Panasonic GM5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X70 was revealed 17 months after the GM5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X70 grades vs the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X70 GM5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2014Newer by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm X70

 GM5 Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm X70 GM5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X70 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 depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the GM5.

Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and GM5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X70 and GM5.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent Fujifilm X70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
76
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Panasonic GM5
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than others in class (211 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography advice
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
49
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
78
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (211g)
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X70
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM5
60
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging info
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging info
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
35
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (211 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X70 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm X70Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2014-09-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lbs) 211g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 721
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $966