Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II X
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55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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Portability
59 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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59 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 102MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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 S5 II X
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Revealed January 2023
- Old Model is Panasonic S5
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Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and S5 II X (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and S5 II X (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.
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Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up against the S5 II X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic S5 II X
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | S5 II X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 1840k | Crisper display (+520k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
| S5 II X | Fujifilm GFX 100S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2023 |  | January 2021 | More modern by 23 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic S5 II X
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | S5 II X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S features exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the S5 II X.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S5 II X is 55 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and S5 II X.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will show extra detail because of its extra 78 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Panasonic S5 II X
manual focus
MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Street photography camera
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than competition in class (900g)
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography info
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (370 per charge)
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Travel photography details
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count excellent (102MP)
heavier than competition in class (900g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II X
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (900g)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3968 resolution)
does have microphone socket
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 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 measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 102 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 11648 x 8736 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 779 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm G | Leica L |
| Available lenses | 13 | 65 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3.00" |
| Resolution of screen | 2,360k dots | 1,840k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| 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 | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/125s | 1/250s |
| 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 | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 5952x3968 |
| Video data 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 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 900g (1.98 lbs) | 740g (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 All around 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 pictures | 370 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W235 | DMW-BLJ31 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Pricing at launch | $5,999 | $2,199 |