Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.