Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 102 MP | 24 MP |
| Weight | 1030 g | 740 g |
| AF points | 425 | 779 |
| Sensor size | Medium Format | Full Frame |
| Max video | 8K | 6K |
Between the GFX 100 II and Lumix S5 II, the GFX 100 II comes out ahead in megapixels / sensor size, while the Lumix S5 II wins on weight / af points. Overall, the GFX 100 II scores 81.7 and the Lumix S5 II scores 74.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GFX 100 II edges ahead on the Mars Score (81.7 vs 74.4), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the GFX 100 II if you care most about megapixels / sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, sensor size, max video. The single most decisive one: Megapixels — 325.00% more. 102 MP vs 24 MP.
Pick the Lumix S5 II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, af points. The single most decisive one: Weight — 290.00 g less. 740 vs 1030.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GFX 100 II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Fujifilm - GFX 100 II or Panasonic - Lumix S5 II?
Fujifilm - GFX 100 II leads the current Mars Score by 7.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare megapixels, sensor size, max video, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - GFX 100 II if…
Fujifilm - GFX 100 II has the measurable edge on megapixels, sensor size, max video.
Choose Panasonic - Lumix S5 II if…
Panasonic - Lumix S5 II has the measurable edge on weight g, af points.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Fujifilm - GFX 100 II wins
- ▲Megapixels — 325.00% more. 102 MP vs 24 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Medium Format (vs Full Frame).
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 6K).
Why Panasonic - Lumix S5 II wins
- ▲Weight — 290.00 g less. 740 vs 1030.
- ▲AF points — 83.29% more. 779 vs 425.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Medium Formatlead | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 102 MPlead | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 12800 | 51200lead |
Video
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8Klead | 6K |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 425 | 779lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Fujifilm - GFX 100 II | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1030 g | 740 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |