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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2021
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was introduced 2 months after the GH5 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the GH5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II GH5 II 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1840kCrisper display (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 GH5 II Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH5 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II GH5 II 
IntroducedSeptember 2021July 2021Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II features outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the GH5 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH5 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH5 II.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will show more detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography highlights
92
has manual focus
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Panasonic GH5 II
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography information
81
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography features
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
great MP (51 megapixels)
more heavy than others in class (900g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography factors
90
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (900 grams)
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4992 x 3744 pxls)
includes mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2021-07-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 20 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
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 14 108
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4992x3744
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 727 grams (1.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 440 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $3,999 $1,700