Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic G5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and G5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was revealed 6 years later than the G5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades against the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 offers 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 G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the G5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G5 is 52 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and G5.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 86MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.