Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-M5→Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100S II

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-M5

£799

2024

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Fujifilm GFX 100S II

£4499 (+£3,700)

2024

✅

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 Fujifilm GFX 100S II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-M5	Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Price	£799	£4,499
Released	2024	2024
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, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, subject detection AF	Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation	Digital IS for video	8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate	8fps electronic	7fps	↓
Battery Life	~430 shots (CIPA)	460 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	355g (with battery and card)	883g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None — rear screen only	0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Dual SD UHS-II

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