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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Introduced May 2019
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and GH5S (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100 was released 17 months later than the GH5S making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores against the GH5S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH5S 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2018More recent by 17 months
Display resolution2360k1620kCrisper display (+740k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 GH5S Fujifilm GFX 100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH5S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has got physical dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the GH5S.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH5S is 52 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH5S.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 92MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
95
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography features
Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
heavier than average in class (1,320g)
68
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
90
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (800 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
67
great battery power (800 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
fantastic resolution (102MP)
heavier than average in class (1,320 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
92
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (800 CIPA)
two card slots
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,320g)
68
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-05-23 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Venus Engine 10
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots 440 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Two Two
Launch pricing $10,000 $2,498