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Panasonic S5 Mark II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Comparison

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24 MP | Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the S5 Mark II and the GFX 50S II, two Pro Mirrorless cameras from Panasonic and Fujifilm. Panasonic S5 II was introduced to the market in January 2023 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II was launched in September 2021. There is 16 months difference between S5 Mark II and GFX 50S II so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger S5 Mark II, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2023-01-04
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
  • Leica L Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
  • 6K - 5952 x 3968 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 740g. 134 x 102 x 90 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Compare

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-09-02
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 900g. 150 x 104 x 87 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm GFX 50S Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II over Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
Live Composite Mode
Yes vs No Excellent help for long-exposure photography
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.78x vs 0.77x Larger Viewfinder
Max ISO
51.200 vs 12.800 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
779 vs 425 354 more focus points
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
30.0fps vs 3.0fps 27 fps faster
Weight
740 g vs 900 g 160 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
35.30µm2 vs 28.40µm2 24% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
5952 x 3968 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Full-size HDMI Port
Yes vs No Use standard HDMI cables without adapters
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
6K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 18MP photos from Video footage
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
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
USB Version
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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 50S II over Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Sensor Resolution
51 MP vs 24 MP 112% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3.2″ vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
2.360k dots vs 1.840k dots 28% higher resolution screen
Max Elect. Shutter
1/16000s vs 1/8000s faster electronic shutter
Battery Life
440 shots vs 370 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II
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
Fully Articulated 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 51 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.840k 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
Pixel Shift High Resolution Mode
Yes (96 MP) vs Yes (200 MP) Increased resolution with Pixel Shifting
Storage Slot
2 vs 2 Extra Storage Slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Video Bit rates
200mbps vs 200mbps High Video quality
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 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic S5 II has external dimensions of 134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55″) and weighs 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm GFX 50S II 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 the Panasonic S5 II and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Panasonic S5 II is 16mm narrower and 2mm shorter than Fujifilm GFX 50S II but it is also 3mm thicker.

Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Panasonic S5 II and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Panasonic S5 II and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II.
Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic S5 II and the the Fujifilm GFX 50S II Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic S5 II is significantly lighter (160g ) than the Fujifilm GFX 50S II 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 also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a Medium format sensor and Panasonic S5 II has a smaller Full frame sensor, Panasonic S5 II's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Fujifilm GFX 50S II lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both the S5 Mark II and the GFX 50S II have weather sealings in their bodies, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm GFX 50S II's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic S5 II's 3 screen.



Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic S5 II has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features X-Processor 4 processor.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II's sensor provides 27MP more than Panasonic S5 II'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.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Panasonic S5 II's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the S5 Mark II and GFX 50S II sensor size comparison.

Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 1.7x Larger sensor area than Panasonic S5 II. 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.

Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that the Panasonic S5 II has an advantage over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II. There are 65 lenses for the Panasonic S5 II's Leica L mount, but on the other hand, there are only 15 lenses for the Fujifilm GFX 50S II's Fujifilm G lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II have Sensor-based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies. S5 Mark II's built-in Image stabilization system is effective for compensating vibration up to 6.5-stops according to CIPA standards.

Lens Type # of Panasonic S5 II Lenses # of Fujifilm GFX 50S II Lenses
Standard Zoom 8 (7 Full Frame) 1
Standard Prime 15 (14 Full Frame) 3
Wideangle Zoom 5 (5 Full Frame) 2
Wideangle Prime 20 (18 Full Frame) 4
Telephoto Zoom 8 (8 Full Frame) 2
Telephoto Prime 7 (7 Full Frame) 3
SuperZoom n/a n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime 2 (2 Full Frame) n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 65 (61 Full Frame) 15

What types of Photography are Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II 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.

Panasonic S5 II for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50S II for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 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: 51.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Check the Best Fujifilm G Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

Panasonic S5 II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm GFX 50S II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Check the Best Leica L Mount Lenses for Street Photography
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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Check the Best Fujifilm G Mount Lenses for Street Photography

Panasonic S5 II for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50S II for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
779 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
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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
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
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Panasonic S5 II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm GFX 50S II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
740g
Body Thickness 90mm
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
900g
Body Thickness 87mm
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Panasonic S5 II for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm GFX 50S II for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Check the Best Leica L Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Check the Best Fujifilm G Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

Panasonic S5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II: 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 Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II, 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 Panasonic S5 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores compare:

Panasonic S5 II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #19 out of 114 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #19 out of 1268 in all Cameras
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #39 out of 114 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #48 out of 1268 in all Cameras

Panasonic S5 II is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm GFX 50S II in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Panasonic S5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S5 II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Brand Panasonic Fujifilm
Announced 2023-01-04 2021-09-02
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame Medium format
Dimensions 35.6 x 23.8 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 847.28mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Max Native Light sensitivity 51,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 204800 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 779 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Leica L Fujifilm G
Number of Available Lenses 65 15
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 1,840k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x 0.77x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/8000s 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 1/250s 1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 3.0 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 5952 x 3968 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 740g 900g
Dimensions 134 x 102 x 90mm 150 x 104 x 87mm
Battery Life 370 shots 440 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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