Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs GH5
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
Starting from £4499 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 102MP files
- Landscape photographers wanting the ultimate detail in large format prints
- GFX 100S owners upgrading to the new sensor and improved autofocus
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Fujifilm offers
GH5 (2017)
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the gh5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | GH5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £699 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 725g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | GH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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