Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T5→Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-T5. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Fujifilm GFX 100 II
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Resolution102MP vs 40MP (+62MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS
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Generation1 year newer (2023 vs 2022)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-T5 | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.8 | ||
| Street | -0.8 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.4 | ||
| Documentary | +0.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.2 | ||
| Landscape | +1.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.5 | ||
| Casual | -0.9 | ||
| Food | +0.7 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T5 | Fujifilm GFX 100 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £7,499 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 x 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | 40MP | 102MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye/animal/bird detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode) | 540 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 557g (body only) | 1030g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.64" OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots (UHS-II) | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II |
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