Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-A1 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced in November 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S was introduced in January 2018. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-A1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Highlights

      • 10.28 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 160 - 51,200 Native ISO
      • 225 Focus Points
      • 3.2" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 3,680k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X-A1
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.28 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Price
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-A1

      Fujifilm X-A1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-A1 over Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S.

      Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
      Cheaper $599 with 16-50mm vs $2499
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 10.28 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 3680 x 2760
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) vs 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-A1.

      Fujifilm X-A3
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-A7
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-A10
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      APS-C

      16.28 MP

      Fujifilm X-A5
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-A2
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R5
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon D800
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Panasonic G7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony NEX-7
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Nikon D700
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic GH5S
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S over Fujifilm X-A1.

      Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 160
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 51,200
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 49 vs 225
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fully Articulated
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.2"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 1,620k dot
      Viewfinder vs Electronic
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.6 fps vs 12.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/180 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 4096 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 440 shots
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S.

      Panasonic GH5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic GH5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Panasonic GH1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic GH2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic GH3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic GH6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.2 MP

      Panasonic GH4
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Nikon S9900
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Pentax W80
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.10 MP

      Sony ZV-E1
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FP5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-A1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Full Size
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-A1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
        High Native ISO200160
        No Image Stabilization
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life350 shots440 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-A1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a 3.2" Fully Articulated screen with 1,620k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-A1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fully articulated screen makes Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm X-A1 with Tilting and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 3,680k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.52x (0.76x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X-A1.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-A1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S features a 10.28 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 51,200 and expands to 80 - 204,800 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-A1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S is equipped with Venus Engine 10 processor and can take pictures up to 3680 x 2760 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (3840 x 2560), 16:9 (4016 x 2256), 1:1 (2752 x 2752) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Fujifilm X-A1 has Fujifilm X lens mount and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-A1 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-A1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S nothing can be done. On Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-A1 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 LE) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-A1 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has a Full Size HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-A1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S comes with DMW-BLF19 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-A1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-A1, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. Fujifilm X-A1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-A1 has 49 focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has 225 focusing points. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has detection range from -5 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S ranges from 0 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±2 EV range on Fujifilm X-A1 and ±5 EV range on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm X-A1 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S.


      Flash

      Fujifilm X-A1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m (ISO200m) and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-A1 and 1/250 sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-A1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54") and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S body has dimensions of 139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43"). Fujifilm X-A1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S weighs 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz).

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      117 mm

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      139 mm

      98 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      GOOD
      76
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-A1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and give them scores of 59 and 76 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      76

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.28 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   51,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      84
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   225 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,680k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-A1

      Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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