Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5
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55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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Portability
60 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
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60 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
- Released January 2021
Panasonic S5
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Launched August 2020
- Successor is Panasonic S5 II
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and S5 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.
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Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up against the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic S5
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3.0" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 1840k | Clearer screen (+520k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
| S5 | Fujifilm GFX 100S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S5
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2021 |  | August 2020 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the S5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S5 is 55 and 60 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S5.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer greater detail with its extra 78 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Panasonic S5 Street photography info
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
heavier than average (900g)
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Travel photography highlights
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count excellent (102 megapixels)
heavier than average (900g)
display is not selfie friendly
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography details
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
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Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (900g)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2021-01-27 | 2020-08-14 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 102 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Leica L |
| Available lenses | 13 | 31 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Display resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,840k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 900g (1.98 lbs) | 714g (1.57 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 460 photographs | 440 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W235 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Pricing at release | $5,999 | $1,999 |