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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and GH5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was released about the same time to the GH5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores against the GH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm GFX 50S GH5 
Display resolution2360k1620kClearer display (+740k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 GH5 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic GH5

 Fujifilm GFX 50S GH5 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2017Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers external 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) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Panasonic GH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the GH5.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and GH5 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and GH5.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
89
focusing manually
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography features
Panasonic GH5 Street photography features
72
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
comes with focus by touch
amazing MP (51MP)
low battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (400 per charge)
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic GH5
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro Venus Engine
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 51MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 12 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 725g (1.60 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 400 photographs 410 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $5,499 $1,298