Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs Leica Q3vs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
From £4499
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
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Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- You need the highest resolution available outside of a Phase One system
- You shoot studio, fashion, landscape, or architecture at a professional level
- You want medium format quality without the bulk of a traditional large-format system
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
- You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
- You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | Leica Q3 (2023) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £5,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 15fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 743g | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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