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Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Comparison

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24 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing Z5 and GFX 100S, two Mirrorless cameras from Nikon and Fujifilm. Nikon Z5 is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Fujifilm GFX 100S is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Nikon Z5 was introduced to market in July 2020 and Fujifilm GFX 100S was launched in January 2021. There is only 6 months difference between Z5 and GFX 100S so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Nikon Z5 is ranked #2 out of 56 Advanced Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 87 whereas Fujifilm GFX 100S is ranked #5 out of 60 Pro Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 97.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon Z5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-07-20
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 4.5fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 675g. 134 x 101 x 70 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm GFX 100S Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-01-27
  • 102MP - Medium format BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 900g. 150 x 104 x 87 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Z5 over Fujifilm GFX 100S
Viewfinder Magnification
0.8x vs 0.77x Larger Viewfinder
Max ISO
51.200 vs 12.800 300% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
470 shots vs 460 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Weight
675 g vs 900 g 225 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
35.51µm2 vs 14.52µm2 144% larger pixel area
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 100S over Nikon Z5
Max Sensor Resolution
102 MP vs 24 MP 325% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
425 vs 273 152 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
2.360k dots vs 1.040k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
5.0fps vs 4.5fps 0.5 fps faster
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode
Yes (400 MP) vs No Increased resolution with pixel shift
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Common Strengths of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 102 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 2.360k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Storage Slot
2 vs 2 Extra Storage Slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon Z5 has external dimensions of 134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76″) and weighs 675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm GFX 100S has external dimensions of 150 x 104 x 87 mm (5.91 x 4.09 x 3.43″) and weighs 900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S. Nikon Z5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S.
Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon Z5 is significantly lighter (225g ) than the Fujifilm GFX 100S which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Fujifilm GFX 100S has a Medium format sensor and Nikon Z5 has a smaller Full frame sensor, Nikon Z5's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Fujifilm GFX 100S lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both Z5 and GFX 100S have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.20".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S: Sensor Comparison

Nikon Z5 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 6 processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 102.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features X-Processor 4 processor.

Fujifilm GFX 100S's sensor provides 78MP more than Nikon Z5's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the Z5 and GFX 100S sensor size comparison.

Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 1.7x Larger sensor area than Nikon Z5. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Nikon Z5 has an advantage over Fujifilm GFX 100S. There are 32 lenses for Nikon Z5's Nikon Z mount, on the other hand there are only 14 lenses for Fujifilm GFX 100S's Fujifilm G lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S has Sensor based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies. Z5's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compensate vibration up to 5.0-stops according to CIPA standards.

Lens Type # of Nikon Z5 Lenses # of Fujifilm GFX 100S Lenses
Standard Zoom 6 (5 Full Frame) 1
Standard Prime 5 (4 Full Frame) 3
Wideangle Zoom 2 (2 Full Frame) 1
Wideangle Prime 7 (7 Full Frame) 4
Telephoto Zoom 3 (2 Full Frame) 2
Telephoto Prime 4 (4 Full Frame) 3
SuperZoom 2 (1 Full Frame) n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime 3 (3 Full Frame) n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 32 (28 Full Frame) 14

What types of Photography are Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon Z5 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 102.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon Z5 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Nikon Z5 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
273 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.5fps
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
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Nikon Z5 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
675g
Body Thickness 70mm
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
900g
Body Thickness 87mm
Read the details

Nikon Z5 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm GFX 100S for Landscape Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 102.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Nikon Z5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon Z5 and Fujifilm GFX 100S scores compare:

Nikon Z5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #27 out of 101 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #31 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 101 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #5 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 100S has a higher Overall Score thanks to its better image quality and more features compared to Nikon Z5. On the other hand the Nikon Z5 beats Fujifilm GFX 100S in two significant areas: Value for Money and Compactness.
If you are a price conscious buyer and looking for a small and relatively low priced camera where you can take everywhere with you, Nikon Z5 is the right choice for you.
If you are after the better photographic performance with all the advanced features, definitely get the Fujifilm GFX 100S

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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z5 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Z5 Fujifilm GFX 100S
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2020-07-20 2021-01-27
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size Full frame Medium format
Dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 858.01mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 102 megapixels
Max Resolution 6016 x 4016 11648 x 8736
Max Native Light sensitivity 51,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 50 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 273 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Nikon Z Fujifilm G
Number of Available Lenses 32 14
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.20" 3.20"
Resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x 0.77x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/200s 1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 4.5 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 675g 900g
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm 150 x 104 x 87mm
Battery Life 470 shots 460 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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