Panasonic GM5 vs Fujifilm X-T20

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Panasonic GM5 vs Fujifilm X-T20

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GM5 conclusion.

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic GM5 advantages over Fujifilm X-T20

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Lighter weight
294g vs 713g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
56 vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T20 advantages over Panasonic GM5

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 64 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/180 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.46x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
13.7 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
13.7 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
25 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality for a tiny camera; Excellent high ISO for its class; Built-in EVF; Built-in hot-shoe; Improved ergonomics; Improved image quality for long exposures; Improved burst rate with hybrid shutter; 1080/60p video.
Slightly bigger than GM1 (but not by much); No built-in flash; Shallow buffers with RAW files; Dynamic range not quite as good as some competing models; Below average battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GM1

Fujifilm X-T20

Panasonic GM1

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$479
4/3

Lens selection
Fast startup

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Compared to Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GF7

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Hot shoe

$590
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GF7

Fujifilm X-T20

Panasonic GF7

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$590
4/3

Lens selection
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GF7

Compared to Sony A6300

Panasonic GM5

Sony A6300

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Touchscreen

$748
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-T20

Sony A6300

$599
APS-C

Touchscreen
Doesn't require an AA filter

$748
APS-C

NFC
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GX850

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$548
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic GX850

Fujifilm X-T20

Panasonic GX850

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$548
4/3

Lens selection
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic GX850

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Panasonic GM5

Fujifilm X-T100

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic GM5 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T100

$599
APS-C

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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