Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and GH5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was brought out 2 years later than the GH5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores vs the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 enjoys outside dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the GH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH5 is 52 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and GH5.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will resolve more detail having its extra 82MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.