Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and S5 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S5 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up versus the S5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 100 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100 provides outer 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 S5 II has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the S5 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and S5 II is 52 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and S5 II.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer greater detail due to its extra 78 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.