Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and S5 II (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured 16 months prior to the S5 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the S5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the S5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S5 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S5 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will give greater detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.