Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Nikon Z5

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Nikon Z5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and Z5 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was launched 14 months after the Z5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades against the Z5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Nikon Z5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II features physical dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the Z5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z5 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Z5.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will show more detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides an advantage in sensor tech.