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GFX100 II

102MP medium format flagship for studio, fashion, and landscape.

$7,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2023

vs
X-T5

Fujifilm

X-T5

40.2MP APS-C flagship with unrivaled still quality and 20 film simulations.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

GFX100 II is 10 months newer.

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Wins

7categories

GFX100 II

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

5categories

X-T5

WildlifeSports & Action

6 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100 II wins 4 categories·X-T5 wins 1 categories
  • AGFX100 II has higher RAW buffer depth (325 frames vs 72 frames)
  • BX-T5 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 5.3 fps)
  • AGFX100 II has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
  • AGFX100 II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 40.2 MP)
  • AGFX100 II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 360 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100 IIX-T5
Resolution102 MP40.2 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst8 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop7-stop
Weight1030 g557 g
Battery540 shots580 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100 II

152 × 117 × 99 mm

1030 g (2.27 lb / 36.33 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X-T5 front view

X-T5

130 × 91 × 64 mm

557 g (1.23 lb / 19.65 oz)

GFX100 II is 23mm wider, 26mm taller, and 35mm thicker than X-T5.

GFX100 II is 473 g heavier than X-T5.

Depth (front-to-back): 99mm GFX100 II · 64mm X-T5

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

GFX100 II

152 × 117 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X-T5 back view

X-T5

130 × 91 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

GFX100 II

152 × 99 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X-T5 top view

X-T5

130 × 64 mm

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100 II

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

X-T5

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

GFX100 II: mount data unavailable

X-T5

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGFX100 IIX-T5
Portrait
6.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Travel
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100 II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 152.4, 117.4, 98.6

  • RAW buffer depth

    325 frames vs 72 frames — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SSD via USB

  • EVF resolution

    9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 40.2 MP — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 360 Mbps — higher is better

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only GFX100 II supports it

Reasons to choose

X-T5

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5.5 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 129.5, 91, 63.8

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 5.3 fps — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I, SDXC V90

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-T5 supports it

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    557 g vs 1030 g — lower is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    580 shots vs 540 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GFX100 II

Pros

  • 102MP medium format
  • Stunning detail
  • Pro video

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Large files
  • Slow operation feel

X-T5

Pros

  • 40.2MP APS-C — rivals full-frame for detail
  • Compact retro body (557g)
  • 7-stop IBIS in a small body
  • 20 film simulations including Velvia, Provia

Cons

  • 4K 60p has a 1.29× crop
  • 3-way tilt LCD — no full articulation
  • APS-C crop factor (1.5×) for full-frame lenses

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100 II
X-T5
Resolution
102 MP2.5× more
40.2 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
43.8 x 32.9 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
GFX100 II
X-T5
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 5
GFX100 II
X-T5
ISO min (native)
80−45 less
125
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
GFX100 II
X-T5
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100 II or X-T5?

X-T5 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX100 II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100 II and X-T5?

GFX100 II is 102 MP and X-T5 is 40.2 MP, so the GFX100 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100 II and X-T5 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-T5 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100 II or the X-T5?

GFX100 II reaches 8 fps mechanical. X-T5 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100 II and X-T5?

GFX100 II weighs 1030 g and X-T5 weighs 557 g, so the X-T5 is 473 g lighter.

Do the GFX100 II and X-T5 record 4K video?

GFX100 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. X-T5: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100 II and X-T5 weather sealed?

GFX100 II: Yes. X-T5: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 540 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100 II and 580 shots for the X-T5, giving the X-T5 the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100 II launched at $7,499 and X-T5 at $1,699. The X-T5 is $5,800 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.