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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Refreshed by Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S5 
RevealedSeptember 2021August 2020More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3.2"3.0"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1840kSharper screen (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 S5 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S5

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography features
92
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography info
Panasonic S5 Street photography info
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
more heavy than average (900g)
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography information
Panasonic S5 Sports photography information
81
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
more heavy than average (900g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography features
90
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging advice
Panasonic S5 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (900g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S5
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2020-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
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
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 14 31
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.0 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 714 grams (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $3,999 $1,999