GFX 100vs Lumix S5 II
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
View GFX 100
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
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
GFX 100 (2019)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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