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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2021
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Released January 2023
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic S5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and S5 II (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was introduced 23 months earlier than the S5 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S grades versus the S5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100S S5 II 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1840kSharper screen (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 S5 II Fujifilm GFX 100S 
ReleasedJanuary 2023January 2021More recent by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 100S S5 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S offers exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has dimensions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs the S5 II.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S5 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S5 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will resolve more detail using its extra 78 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography advice
97
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (102MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
86
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography information
Panasonic S5 II Street photography information
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography factors
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (102MP)
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography highlights
93
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
low battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
great video quality (5952 x 3968 pxls)
includes external mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 24 megapixel
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
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica L
Amount of lenses 13 65
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5952x3968
Video 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 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $5,999 $2,000