Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G5
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2021
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic G3
- New Model is Panasonic G6
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and G5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and G5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm GFX 100S was announced 8 years after the G5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the G5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic G5
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | G5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2021 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 104 months |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+1440k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S
| G5 | Fujifilm GFX 100S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G5
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | G5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with exterior measurements 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 G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the G5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G5 is 55 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and G5.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will resolve greater detail with its extra 86MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2021-01-27 | 2012-07-17 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 102 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| 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 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/125 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 460 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W235 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
| Launch cost | $5,999 | $699 |