Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and S5 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured 13 months after the S5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up vs the S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the S5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S5.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will produce more detail due to its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.