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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Launched May 2019
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2021
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH6
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was unveiled 3 years before the GH5 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up against the GH5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH5 II 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1840kClearer display (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 GH5 II Fujifilm GFX 100 
RevealedJuly 2021May 2019Fresher by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH5 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100 offers external dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic GH5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus the GH5 II.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH5 II is 52 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH5 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you extra detail having an extra 82MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography details
95
focusing manually
high MP (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Street photography factors
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than average (1,320 grams)
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5 II
90
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (800 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography details
67
great battery pack (800 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
high MP (102MP)
more heavy than average (1,320g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Landscape photography camera
92
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (800 shots)
has double storage slots
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,320 grams)
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (4992 x 3744 pxls)
includes external microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-23 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 12 108
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320g (2.91 lbs) 727g (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 800 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $10,000 $1,700