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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5

Portability
55 Imaging
94 Features
85 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
82

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(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
(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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 Overview

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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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 6 months later than the S5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

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 size3.2"3.0"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1840kClearer screen (+520k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 S5 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S S5 
LaunchedJanuary 2021August 2020Similar 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).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
96
 manual focus
 megapixel count excellent (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 includes face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
85
 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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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography info
Panasonic S5 Street photography info
74
 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)
78
 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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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
90
 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)
81
 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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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Travel photography highlights
67
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 megapixel count excellent (102 megapixels)
 heavier than average (900g)
 display is not selfie friendly
79
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography details
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography details
93
 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
86
 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 Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Panasonic S5
34
 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)
79
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic 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