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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
55 Imaging
88 Features
82 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59 Imaging
60 Features
89 Overall
71

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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 GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was launched 4 years later than the GH5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the GH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II GH5 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2017More recent by 57 months
Screen resolution2360k1620kCrisper screen (+740k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 GH5 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II GH5 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the GH5.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH5 is 55 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH5.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide more detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography info
92
 manual focus
 megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
76
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography information
Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
72
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 weather sealing
 more heavy than competition in class (900g)
74
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
81
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of phase detect AF
68
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 bad battery life (410 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
66
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (900g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery life (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5
90
 manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
75
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
 bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging features
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging features
34
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
75
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 14 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 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 pounds) 725 grams (1.60 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at release $3,999 $1,298