GFX 50Rvs Lumix S5
Fujifilm
GFX 50R (2018)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Portrait, street & documentary photography
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Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Street & Documentary Photography — GFX 50R (2018): The most portable GFX camera of its era — 51MP in a rangefinder-style body for photographers who want medium-format quality with a more discreet form.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Who should buy what
GFX 50R (2018)
- Photographers who want medium-format quality in the slimmest GFX body available
- Street and documentary photographers drawn to the rangefinder-style handling
- GFX 50S users who want a smaller body for travel and walk-around use
- Studio and portrait photographers who want 51MP at the lowest GFX entry price
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The gfx 50r has the highest resolution at 51mp; the lumix s5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50R (2018) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| 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 | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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