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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Released January 2017
Panasonic S5 II
(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
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Old Model is Panasonic S5
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and S5 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 7 years before the S5 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up versus the S5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S S5 II 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1840kCrisper screen (+520k dot)

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

 S5 II Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedJanuary 2023January 2017More modern by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S S5 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features outer dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the S5 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S5 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S5 II.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will produce extra detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography info
89
has manual focus
high megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
Panasonic S5 II Street photography information
72
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography details
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography details
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
offers touch focus
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (370 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging advice
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (5952 x 3968 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic S5 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2023-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 117 779
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 65
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3968
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 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 400 photographs 370 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at release $5,499 $2,000