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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Updated by Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and S5 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 22 months prior to the S5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the S5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm GFX 50R S5 
Display dimension3.2"3.0"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1840kClearer display (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 S5 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
LaunchedAugust 2020September 2018Fresher by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm GFX 50R S5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the S5.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
91
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
86
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Panasonic S5
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
70
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
bad battery (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
79
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
sensor resolution is great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (400 shots)
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.0 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2020-08-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro -
Sensor type 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 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica L
Number of lenses 12 31
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.0 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 pounds) 714g (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 400 photos 440 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 2 2
Retail price $4,499 $1,999