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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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 GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH5 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2017Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution2360k1620kCrisper display (+740k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 GH5 Fujifilm GFX 100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm GFX 100 GH5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
95
you can focus manually
great resolution (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
more heavy than average in class (1,320g)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
90
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (800 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (410 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
67
good battery life (800 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
great resolution (102 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (1,320g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography highlights
92
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (102 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (800 per charge)
has double storage slots
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (1,320 grams)
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 lb) 725 grams (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $10,000 $1,298