Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-M5→Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 50S II
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Resolution51MP vs 26MP (+25MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -5.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | ||
| Commercial | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-M5 | GFX 50S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £2,999 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 51MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (cropped) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect, 425 points | |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 900g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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