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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Revealed May 2019
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100 S5 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1840kSharper screen (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 S5 II Fujifilm GFX 100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023May 2019Newer by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100 S5 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic S5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography info
95
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
87
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competition (1,320g)
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (800 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography factors
67
good battery pack (800 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (1,320 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Landscape photography camera
92
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (800 shots)
2 card slots
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,320g)
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
includes external mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 24MP
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Number of lenses 12 65
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 370 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $10,000 $2,000