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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
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Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(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
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2021
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2021
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was manufactured 6 months before the GH5 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the GH5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH5 II 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1840kSharper display (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 GH5 II Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH5 II 
RevealedJanuary 2021July 2021Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with external measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic GH5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the GH5 II.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH5 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH5 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give you greater detail due to its extra 82 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
high megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Street photography with Panasonic GH5 II
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
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quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
high megapixels (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Landscape photography camera
93
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging info
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging info
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touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
76
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4992 x 3744 pixels)
comes with mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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
Total lenses 13 108
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 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 rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4992x3744
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lb) 727 grams (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 460 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 2
Retail pricing $5,999 $1,700