| General | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Panasonic |
| Model | X-A5 | Lumix DC-GH5 II |
| Predecessor Model | Fujifilm X-A3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 |
| Successor Model | Fujifilm X-A7 | |
| MSRP | $599 (with 15-45mm PZ lens) | $1699 (body only), $2299 (w/12-60mm lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.77 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel | 20.33 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 12,800 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine | |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| 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 | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting |
| Focus | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -4 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 91 | 225 |
| 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-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6.5 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,840k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | |
| 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 | |
| Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
| Shutter | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Focal Plane | 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) | 1/32000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 6.0 fps | 12.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Approx. 6.0 fps (JPEG : max. approx. 10 frames) Approx. 3.0 fps (JPEG : max. approx. 50 frames) | Up to 12 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto flash on flash off 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 | 5.70 m at ISO 200 | |
| 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 | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Average Spot | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +18 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (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 | Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
| DXO | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 1136 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.7 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 13.1 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 79 |
| Video | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 4992 x 3774 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50 fps [200 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 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] H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit 3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 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 [100 Mbps] H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mbps] H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps] | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 4992 x 3744 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 25/59.94 fps 4:2:2 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 1080 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps | |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | unlimited |
| IP Streaming | RTMP 1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 16.00 Mb/s) RTMPS 1280 x 720 to 1920 x 1080 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (3.0 to 8.0 Mb/s) |
| Terminals | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 LE | 4.2 LE |
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | Wired or via smartphone | via cable release or smartphone |
| Environmental | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 40 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.57") | 139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 361 g (0.80 lb / 12.73 oz) | 727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.5 x 7.5 x 5.25" | 7.5 x 6.1 x 5.7" |
| Package Weight | 2.7 lb | 2.795 lb |
| Power and Storage | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-W126S | DMW-BLK22 |
| Battery Life | 450 shots | 400 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended] |
| Other | Fujifilm X-A5 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Ultra Sonic Vibration | Image sensor shift type |
| Included Accessories | Li-ion battery NP-W126S AC power adapter Plug Adapter USB cable Shoulder strap Body cap Owner's manual |
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