X100Vvs GH5
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
GH5 (2017)
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the gh5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | GH5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £699 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 725g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | GH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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