Fujifilm
GFX100S II
Compact 102MP GFX medium format body with X-Processor 5, 8-stop IBIS, and updated subject detection.
$4,999
Released May 2024
Fujifilm
X-M5
Tiny creator-focused X-mount camera with a 26MP X-Trans sensor, X-Processor 5, 6.2K video, and vlog controls.
$799
Released Oct 2024
X-M5 is 5 months newer.
Wins
GFX100S II
Wins
X-M5
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AGFX100S II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX-M5 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 4.1 fps)
- AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 26.1 MP)
- AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BX-M5 has lower Weight (355 g vs 883 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GFX100S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)
X-M5
112 × 67 × 38 mm
355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
GFX100S II is 38mm wider, 38mm taller, and 49mm thicker than X-M5.
GFX100S II is 528 g heavier than X-M5.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 38mm X-M5
Sensor size, to scale
GFX100S II
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
X-M5
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
GFX100S II: mount data unavailable
X-M5
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GFX100S II
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90, SSD via USB
Resolution
102 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
ISO min (native)
80 vs 160 — lower is better
In-body stabilization
Only GFX100S II supports it
Reasons to choose
X-M5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 111.9, 66.6, 38
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better
Weight
355 g vs 883 g — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-M5 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GFX100S II
Pros
- ✓102MP medium format sensor
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓X-Processor 5
- ✓Compact for GFX
Cons
- –Large files
- –Premium price
- –Medium format AF not for sports
X-M5
Pros
- ✓Very small X-mount body
- ✓6.2K open-gate video
- ✓Creator microphone modes
- ✓Affordable entry into Fujifilm X
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No IBIS
- –Single card slot
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, GFX100S II or X-M5?
GFX100S II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-M5 — 102MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X-M5?
GFX100S II is 102 MP and X-M5 is 26.1 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the GFX100S II and X-M5 have in-body image stabilization?
GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-M5 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X-M5?
GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X-M5 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X-M5?
GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X-M5 weighs 355 g, so the X-M5 is 528 g lighter.
Do the GFX100S II and X-M5 record 4K video?
GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X-M5: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GFX100S II and X-M5 weather sealed?
GFX100S II: Yes. X-M5: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 330 shots for the X-M5, giving the GFX100S II the edge.
How much does each cost?
GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X-M5 at $799. The X-M5 is $4,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.