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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Panasonic LUMIX G9II

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FujifilmX-T5PanasonicLUMIX G9II
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022November 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFour Thirds
Sensor typeX-Trans CMOS 5 HRLive MOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.7 mm17.3 × 13 mm
Effective resolution40.2 MP25.21 MP
Largest image7728 × 51525776 × 4336
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800100–25600
Sensor detailAPS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR; ultrasonic sensor cleaning; 40.2 million effective pixelsMaker Japan specifies 25.21 million effective and 26.52 million total pixels, marketed as 25.2 MP; 17.3 × 13 mm Live MOS. Native 4:3 stills 5776×4336; high-resolution composites 11552×8672 are separate from native resolution
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFFJPEG and RAW; Fine/Standard JPEG and RAW+JPEG options
ISO detailStandard still ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 64/80/100/25600/51200Standard stills ISO 100–25600; expanded ISO 50; video and V-Log have different ranges. Maker Japan states no Dual Native ISO
Image processorX-Processor 5–
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountMicro Four Thirds
StabilisationSensor shiftLens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst20 fps75 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; photographed with XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR, whose specifications and weight are excluded from body figures–
AutofocusIntelligent Hybrid phase/contrast AF; 117 or 425 selectable single-point positions; face/eye detection and animal, bird, automobile, motorcycle/bicycle, aeroplane and train detectionPhase Hybrid AF; current Japan table recognises humans, animals, cars, motorcycles, trains and aircraft. The last two extend the launch-era review descriptions and are not assumed launch features
ShutterMechanical 1/8000 second maximum, electronic up to 1/180000 second; electronic flash unavailable; mechanical flash sync 1/250 secondMechanical 60–1/8000 second and Bulb to approximately 30 minutes; electronic first curtain 60–1/2000; electronic 60–1/32000 with Bulb to approximately 60 seconds
Burst detailFull-resolution mechanical shooting up to 15 fps; uncropped electronic shooting up to 13 fps. Electronic 20 fps requires a 1.29× crop. Maker 20 fps cropped buffer up to 168 JPEG or 72 compressed RAW frames; 15 fps full-resolution buffer up to 119 JPEG or 39 compressed RAW frames, under its test conditionsFull-resolution electronic 75 fps AFS/MF with focus fixed; 60 or 20 fps AFS/AFC/MF. SH RAW/JPEG buffer 200 frames; mechanical 14 fps AFS/MF or 10 fps AFC, electronic first curtain 14/9 respectively. Normal RAW buffer at least 170 frames under maker conditions; pre-burst available, with heat-related restrictions
Stabilisation detailFive-axis in-body stabilisation; maker claims up to 7 stops for pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R, based on CIPA testingMaker UK eight-stop B.I.S. with H-ES12060 at 60 mm, and 7.5-stop Dual I.S.2 with H-FSA14140 at 140 mm, under CIPA yaw/pitch conditions; electronic video stabilisation is separate
FlashCompatible external hot-shoe flash and synchronisation terminal; no built-in flash according to Photography BlogNo built-in flash; external flash support and sync up to 1/250 second
Exposure controlsTTL 256-zone metering with multi, spot, average and centre-weighted modes; dedicated shutter, ISO and exposure-compensation dials–
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps5760 × 4320 at 29.97 fps
Video detailInternal 6.2K 6240×3510 up to 29.97p; DCI 4K/UHD up to 59.94p; separate Full HD high-speed recording up to 240p. 6.2K mode uses a crop; recording time depends on temperature and settingsInternal 5760×4320 4:3 open-gate HEVC 4:2:0 10-bit up to 29.97p; 5728×3024 17:9 up to 59.94p; C4K up to 119.88p and Full HD up to 239.76p. ProRes 422/HQ supported through USB SSD with recording-mode/media restrictions; no ProRes RAW inferred from GH7. Maker V-Log claim 13+ stops, dropping to 12+ above 60 fps; Dynamic Range Boost excludes SH bursts and specified slow-shutter combinations. No built-in cooling fan (Amateur Photographer)
Audio3.5 mm microphone input; no dedicated headphone socket according to Photography BlogStereo built-in microphone; high-resolution audio through compatible DMW-XLR1/DMW-XLR2; exact channel and format restrictions depend on recording mode
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,840,0001,840,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailThree-direction tilting 3-inch touchscreen, 3:2 aspect ratio, approximately 1.84 million dotsThree-inch 3:2 capacitive touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots; free-angle articulation (Panasonic UK), distinct from GH7's additional tilt frame
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity; maker values retained over Photography Blog's 0.75×/3.68M transcription0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.68 million dots, 100% coverage; approximately 1.6× magnification, 0.8× in 35 mm terms under maker's 50 mm-equivalent/infinity/−1 dioptre/4:3 conditions
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)740 photographs370 photographs
Body weight476 g575 g
Release detailFujifilm Germany confirmed availability from 17 November 2022 for bodies and listed kits; regional first-sale date, not an invented worldwide dayMaker UK confirms November 2023 availability; September 2023 is the announcement, not substituted for first sale
Recording mediaTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots supporting UHS-II according to maker overview and Photography Blog; maker compatibility lists up to 2 TB and V90 cardsTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slots including V90; dual-slot recording options; supported video can record to USB SSD
PortsUSB-C USB 3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone, 2.5 mm remote-release and flash synchronisation terminalsUSB-C 10 Gbps; full-size HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone/headphone and 2.5 mm remote sockets (Amateur Photographer)
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n and 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0; Japan channel ranges not assumed identical globally
Battery life detailNP-W235; maker approximately 740 photographs in Economy or 580 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R, under CIPA testingDMW-BLK22; current Japan CIPA 370 LCD/EVF shots with H-ES12060 and SD, or approximately 1300 in specified one-second power-save EVF mode. USB SSD approximately 310 shots. Older review claims of 390 shots are not substituted for the current maker table
ChargingUSB-C charging according to Photography BlogUSB in-camera charging; Japan table approximately 220 minutes with bundled USB AC adapter or 170 minutes with DMW-BTC15 adapter; optional DMW-BTC15 charger approximately 175 minutes
Dimensions129.5×91×63.8 mm; minimum depth 37.9 mmApproximately 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 476 g body only or 557 g including battery and memory cardMaker UK 575 g body only, 658 g with battery and SD card; lens excluded
MaterialsMaker 56 weather-sealed points for dust/moisture resistance; operating range −10°C to +40°CDust/splash-resistant body (Panasonic UK); no waterproof rating inferred
In the box–Japan maker lists body cap, hot-shoe cover, battery-grip connector cover, shoulder strap, battery, USB AC adapter and USB A–C cable; regional contents may vary

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