• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600
  • Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic GH5 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100

  • Less expensive
    $1298 vs $6699*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 1.3 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Lighter weight
    725g vs 1400g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.9 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    600 vs 47 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    11.9 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    65 vs 21 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 100 advantages over Panasonic GH5

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer video battery life
    170 vs 55 minutes
    Capture more video
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 800 vs 410 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Newer
    5 years vs 7 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    787k vs 405k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.86x vs 0.76x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    102.0 vs 20.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

  • 20MP sensor; Better per-pixel sharpness; Very good, slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs; Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop; 6K Photo; Dual UHS-II SD slots; Good battery life for its class.

  • Buffer is deep, but slow to clear; Expensive; Menus still confusing; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.

  • Read our Panasonic GH5 Review

  • Outstanding image quality; Fast hybrid AF with phase-detect; 5fps bursts at full resolution; In-body image stabilization; Improved EVF; Weather sealing; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K at up to 30fps.

  • Big and bulky; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Vertical grip not as comfortable; Native lens selection still limited.

  • Read our Fujifilm GFX 100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GH5
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $949
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm GFX 100
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $949
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S

Panasonic GH5
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $5197
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5
Panasonic G9
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Top deck display

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G9

Fujifilm GFX 100
Panasonic G9
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life
  • $1065
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G9

Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5
Panasonic G95
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $765
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G95

Fujifilm GFX 100
Panasonic G95
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $765
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic G95

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 100S

Panasonic GH5
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $1348
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $8899
  • Medium format
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $4966
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Newer

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

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