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Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs X-M5

Quick take: The Fujifilm GFX 100 II has the highest resolution at 102MP; the X-M5 is the most affordable; only the Fujifilm GFX 100 II is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-M5 — Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans: Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.

Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
  • Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
  • Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
  • Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Fujifilm GFX 100 IIFujifilm · 2023X-M5Fujifilm · 2024
Price £7,499£799Best
Sensor 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm)26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Resolution 102.0MPBest26.1MP
Video 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye/animal/bird detectionPhase-detect, subject detection AF
Stabilisation 8-stop IBISDigital IS for video
Burst Rate 8fps8fps electronic
Battery Life 540 shots (CIPA)Best~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode)
Weight 1030g (with battery and card)307g (body only)Best
Dimensions —111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 9.44M dotsNone — rear screen only
Screen 3.2" tilting touchscreen3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-IISingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
X-M5
Portrait
8.9/10
6.7/10
Street
5.9/10
7.1/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
8.6/10
5.2/10
Filmmaking
7.9/10
6.3/10
Documentary
7.9/10
6.7/10
Sports & Action
6.9/10
5.6/10
Landscape
8.4/10
5.3/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
6.1/10
Casual
4.8/10
6.6/10
Food
7.9/10
6.8/10
Macro
7.4/10
6.3/10
Architecture
8.9/10
5.6/10
Astrophotography
5.8/10
5.3/10
Vlogging & Video
—
7.8/10
Fun & simple
—
4.3/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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