GFX 50S IIvs Lumix GH5 II
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
View GFX 50S II
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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