Fujifilm
X-T4
Previous-gen APS-C flagship still popular for video and stills.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
Panasonic
Lumix GH5
Landmark Micro Four Thirds video camera with internal 4K 60p, 10-bit options, IBIS, and dual card slots.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2017
X-T4 is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
X-T4
Wins
Lumix GH5
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-T4 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 12 fps)
- BLumix GH5 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AX-T4 has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 225)
- BLumix GH5 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 35 frames)
- AX-T4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6.5 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-T4
135 × 93 × 64 mm
607 g (1.34 lb / 21.41 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix GH5
139 × 98 × 87 mm
725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz)
X-T4 is 4mm narrower, 5mm shorter, and 24mm thinner than Lumix GH5.
X-T4 is 118 g lighter than Lumix GH5.
Depth (front-to-back): 64mm X-T4 · 87mm Lumix GH5
Sensor size, to scale
X-T4
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lumix GH5
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-T4
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Lumix GH5
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-T4
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.6, 92.8, 63.8
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-T4 supports it
Card types
Adds SDXC V90
AF points / zones
425 vs 225 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
6.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 20.3 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH5
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 98.1, 87.4
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4, AVCHD
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix GH5 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Lumix GH5 supports it
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 35 frames — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.76 × vs 0.75 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 400 Mbps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-T4
Pros
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Film sims
Cons
- –Superseded by X-T5
- –26MP vs 40MP new models
- –Older AF
Lumix GH5
Pros
- ✓4K 60p video
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II slots
- ✓Strong IBIS
- ✓Rugged body
Cons
- –Older contrast AF
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by GH6/GH7
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-T4
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, X-T4 or Lumix GH5?
X-T4 scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Lumix GH5 — 607g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the X-T4 and Lumix GH5?
X-T4 is 26.1 MP and Lumix GH5 is 20.3 MP, so the X-T4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-T4 and Lumix GH5 have in-body image stabilization?
X-T4 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T4 or the Lumix GH5?
X-T4 reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix GH5 reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-T4 and Lumix GH5?
X-T4 weighs 607 g and Lumix GH5 weighs 725 g, so the X-T4 is 118 g lighter.
Do the X-T4 and Lumix GH5 record 4K video?
X-T4: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH5: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-T4 and Lumix GH5 weather sealed?
X-T4: Yes. Lumix GH5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 500 shots (CIPA) for the X-T4 and 410 shots for the Lumix GH5, giving the X-T4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-T4 launched at $1,699 and Lumix GH5 at $1,999. The X-T4 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.