Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Launched January 2017
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Revealed August 2020
- Updated by Panasonic S5 II

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and S5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and S5 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

The Fujifilm GFX 50S was announced 4 years earlier than the S5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the S5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic S5
Fujifilm GFX 50S | S5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.0" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1840k | Clearer display (+520k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
S5 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | ![]() | January 2017 | More modern by 43 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic S5
Fujifilm GFX 50S | S5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers outer dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and the S5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S5.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer extra detail with its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-01-18 | 2020-08-14 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X Processor Pro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 12 | 31 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.0 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,840k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 360 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/125 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 gr (1.63 lb) | 714 gr (1.57 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
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 photos | 440 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-T125 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Launch cost | $5,499 | $1,999 |