GFX 50S IIvs GH5
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
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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, 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
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
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 gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the gh5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | GH5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g 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 | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | GH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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