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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II X

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Panasonic S5 II X
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Announced January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and S5 II X (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and S5 II X (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was introduced 16 months earlier than the S5 II X which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the S5 II X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S5 II X 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1840kSharper screen (+520k dot)

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

 S5 II X Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2023September 2021More modern by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S5 II X 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides physical 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) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S5 II X in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the S5 II X.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S5 II X is 55 and 59 respectively.

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S5 II X.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with more detail using its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S II will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 II X Portrait photography features
92
you can focus manually
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
86
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography details
Panasonic S5 II X Street photography details
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
heavier than competition (900 grams)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography advice
Panasonic S5 II X Sports photography advice
81
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect autofocus
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery life (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing MP (51MP)
heavier than competition (900 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II X Landscape photography highlights
90
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 II X as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (900g)
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3968 pxls)
does have external mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S5 II X
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2023-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 779
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica L
Number of lenses 14 65
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 740 gr (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 370 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $3,999 $2,199