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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Revealed May 2019
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and Z5 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was launched 14 months before the Z5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades versus the Z5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z5 
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 Z5 Fujifilm GFX 100 
ReleasedJuly 2020May 2019Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm GFX 100 Z5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has got outside measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the Z5.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z5 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Z5.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 78 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography information
95
you can focus manually
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
86
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography features
Nikon Z5 Street photography features
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than competitors in class (1,320 grams)
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Nikon Z5
90
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (800 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery life (800 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
heavier than competitors in class (1,320g)
does not have selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
heavier than average (675 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography advice
92
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (800 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
33
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (1,320 grams)
34
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (675g)
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm GFX 100Nikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Nikon Z5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2020-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 273
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Number of lenses 12 15
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photos 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $10,000 $1,399