Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-M5→Fujifilm GFX 100

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-M5

£799

2024

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

GFX 100

£4999 (+£4,200)

2019

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the X-M5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the GFX 100

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Resolution

102MP vs 26MP (+76MP)
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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Battery life

~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) vs ~430 shots (CIPA)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-M5	GFX 100
Price	£799	£4,999
Released	2024	2019	↓
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4	102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution	26MP	102MP	↑
Video	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p	4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support
Autofocus	Phase-detect, subject detection AF	Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection
Stabilisation	Digital IS for video	IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate	8fps electronic	5fps	↓
Battery Life	~430 shots (CIPA)	~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip)	↑
Weight	355g (with battery and card)	1,400g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None — rear screen only	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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