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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2019
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and S5 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was unveiled 14 months prior to the S5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up against the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm GFX 100 S5 
Display dimension3.2"3.0"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1840kSharper display (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 S5 Fujifilm GFX 100 
IntroducedAugust 2020May 2019Fresher by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm GFX 100 S5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 enjoys outer measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic S5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the S5.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and S5 is 52 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and S5.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will render greater detail having an extra 78 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography highlights
95
has manual focus
MP count great (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Panasonic S5
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
more heavy than others in class (1,320 grams)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Panasonic S5
90
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (800 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 Travel photography factors
67
better than average battery life (800 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count great (102 megapixels)
more heavy than others in class (1,320 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
79
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
92
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (800 per charge)
2 card slots
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (1,320 grams)
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 24 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
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 31
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3.0 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320g (2.91 lbs) 714g (1.57 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 2 2
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