Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.