• Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 100S advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer video battery life
    170 vs 60 minutes
    Capture more video
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.86x vs 0.76x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    102.0 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100S

  • Less expensive
    $1798 vs $4299*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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The Competition

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Hasselblad X1D
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher max flash sync
Panasonic GH5 II
Hasselblad X1D
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $4999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5697
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $5697
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm GFX 50R
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $4599
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS
Panasonic GH5 II
Hasselblad X1D II
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $5750
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 100S
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3832
  • Medium format
  • Bigger pixels
Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $1298
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $3832
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
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