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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
55 Imaging
94 Features
85 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62 Imaging
50 Features
82 Overall
62

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2021
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and GH5S (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was manufactured 3 years after the GH5S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up versus the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH5S 
LaunchedJanuary 2021January 2018More modern by 38 months
Display resolution2360k1620kClearer display (+740k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 GH5S Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH5S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH5S 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the GH5S.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH5S is 55 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH5S.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 92 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
96
 has manual focus
 amazing megapixels (102MP)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
62
 manual focus
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 low MP (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
74
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 environment sealing
 more heavy than average (900g)
68
 fully articulated screen
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
90
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (102MP)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
56
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 no image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography info
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
67
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 amazing megapixels (102MP)
 more heavy than average (900g)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
61
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 selfie friendly screen
 missing Timelapse recording
 low MP (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
93
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing megapixels (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
63
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2")
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 two card slots
 no image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging info
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging info
34
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone support
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (900 grams)
68
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone socket
 no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2018-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine 10
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 102MP 10MP
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 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 13 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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 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 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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lb) 660 grams (1.46 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 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 460 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots 2 2
Cost at release $5,999 $2,498