Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S5 II

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and S5 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 5 years before the S5 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades versus the S5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features outside dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic S5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the S5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S5 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S5 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.