Fujifilm X-A1 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S

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Specifications

General	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Brand	Fujifilm	Panasonic
Model	X-A1	Lumix DC-GH5S
Successor Model	Fujifilm X-A2
MSRP	$599 with 16-50mm	$2499
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	APS-C	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor Dimensions	23.6 x 15.6 mm	17.3 x 13 mm
Total Pixels	16.5 Megapixel	11.93 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	16.3 Megapixel	10.28 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	200 - 6,400	160 - 51,200
Boosted ISO Range		80 - 204,800

Photo	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Processor	EXR Processor II	Venus Engine 10
Max Image Resolution	4896 x 3264	3680 x 2760
Other Resolutions	S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664	3:2 (3840 x 2560), 16:9 (4016 x 2256), 1:1 (2752 x 2752)
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format		JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal	Fine, standard
Bit Depth		14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance		Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4

Focus	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus	Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range		-5 to +18 EV
Number of Focus Points	49	225
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	0
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	1.5x	2x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Screen Type	Tilting	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.2"
Screen Resolution	920k dot	1,620k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Viewfinder		Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage		100%
Viewfinder Magnification		1.52x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)		0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution		3,680k dot
Viewfinder Eyepoint		21 mm
Diopter Adjustment		-4 to +3

Shutter	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Shutter Type		Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	60 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/4000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)		1/16000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	5.6 fps	12.0 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer		Up to 12 fps at 10.3 MP for up to 80 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 7 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 6 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 5 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 2 fps at 10.3 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP

Flash	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander	Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off
Flash Range	7.00 m (ISO200m)
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/180 sec	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation		-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System		TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Exposure	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Average Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes		Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range		0 to +18 EV
Exposure Compensation	±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±1 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)	±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
Exposure Lock		(AF/AE LOCK button)

Video	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Internal Recording Modes		AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 Mbps] MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 100 Mbps] MOV/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	H.264	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	4096 x 2160
External Recording Modes		12-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3680 x 2760 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Webcam Functionality
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min	unlimited

Terminals	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Audio I/O		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O		1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O		1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input 1 x PC Sync Socket Output
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Mini Type C	Full Size
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version		802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version		4.2 LE
Remote Control	RR-90 (sold separately)	wired or smartphone

Environmental	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature		14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Operating Humidity		10 to 80%

Physical	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Dimensions	117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54")	139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43")
Weight (inc. batteries)	330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)	660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.3 x 7.5 x 6"	7.6 x 6.1 x 6.1"
Package Weight	3 lb	3.01 lb

Power and Storage	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Battery Pack	NP-W126	DMW-BLF19
Battery Life	350 shots	440 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

Other	Fujifilm X-A1	Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Self Timer	2 or 10 secs	2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread		1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount		1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction		Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System		Supersonic wave filter

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