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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2017
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced July 2021
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH6
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was released 5 years prior to the GH5 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up against the GH5 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S GH5 II 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1840kClearer display (+520k dot)

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

 GH5 II Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedJuly 2021January 2017More recent by 55 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S GH5 II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features outer measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 II has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the GH5 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and GH5 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and GH5 II.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography info
89
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography details
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography details
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography features
64
environment proof
features focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging information
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
76
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (4992 x 3744 pxls)
includes microphone socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic GH5 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Other name - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 108
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 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, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4992x3744
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 727g (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $5,499 $1,700