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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5

Portability
59 Imaging
82 Features
77 Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Z5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and Z5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was launched 4 years prior to the Z5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up against the Z5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Nikon Z5

					

					

						
 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z5 
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

					

					

						
 Z5 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2017Newer by 42 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z5

					

					

						
 Fujifilm GFX 50S Z5 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers outer measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Nikon Z5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the Z5.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z5 is 59 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Z5.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give extra detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

						Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
89
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
85
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography advice
Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
72
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 weather proof
 does not have image stabilization
74
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Nikon Z5
68
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery (400 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography info
Nikon Z5 Travel photography info
64
 weather proof
 features touch focus
 megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
 bad battery (400 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 more heavy than competitors in class (675g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography information
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
78
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery (400 per charge)
86
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging information
Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
33
 touchscreen
 comes with face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external mic jack
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
34
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm GFX 50SNikon Z5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Nikon Z5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 117 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Number of lenses 12 15
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 400 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at release $5,499 $1,399