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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

vs

Fujifilm

X-T5

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

$1,699

Released Nov 2022

GFX100S II is 1.5 years newer.

Wins

7categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

5categories

X-T5

WildlifePortrait

5 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

GFX100S II wins 2 categories·X-T5 wins 3 categories
  • BX-T5 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4.1 fps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 40.2 MP)
  • BX-T5 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 7 fps)
  • BX-T5 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AGFX100S II has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 360 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

GFX100S IIX-T5
Resolution102 MP40.2 MP
Sensor43.8 x 32.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst7 fps20 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop7-stop
Weight883 g557 g
Battery530 shots580 shots

Size and weight, to scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

X-T5

130 × 91 × 64 mm

557 g (1.23 lb / 19.65 oz)

GFX100S II is 21mm wider, 13mm taller, and 23mm thicker than X-T5.

GFX100S II is 326 g heavier than X-T5.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm GFX100S II · 64mm X-T5

Sensor size, to scale

GFX100S 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

GFX100S 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 caseGFX100S IIX-T5
Portrait
6.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Travel
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

GFX100S II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2

  • 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 GFX100S II supports it

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 125 — lower is better

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SSD via USB

Reasons to choose

X-T5

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 129.5, 91, 63.8

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-T5 supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    557 g vs 883 g — lower is better

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    580 shots vs 530 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
  • Internal RAW videoBoth 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-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

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Full specifications

= category winner

GFX100S II
X-T5
Resolution
102 MP2.5× more
40.2 MP
Sensor type
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
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
GFX100S II
X-T5
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
GFX100S II
X-T5
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps
15 fps2.1× more
Burst (electronic)
4.1 fps
20 fps4.9× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
Yes
RAW buffer depth
96 frames+33%
72 frames
GFX100S II
X-T5
Max resolution
4K
6.2K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps2× more
360 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
Yes
Log profile
F-Log / F-Log2
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265, H.264
H.265, H.264
GFX100S II
X-T5
Weight
883 g
557 g−326 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
150 × 104.2 × 87.2 mm
129.5 × 91 × 63.8 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, GFX100S II or X-T5?

X-T5 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX100S II — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the GFX100S II and X-T5?

GFX100S II is 102 MP and X-T5 is 40.2 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the GFX100S II and X-T5 have in-body image stabilization?

GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-T5 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the GFX100S II or the X-T5?

GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical. X-T5 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the GFX100S II and X-T5?

GFX100S II weighs 883 g and X-T5 weighs 557 g, so the X-T5 is 326 g lighter.

Do the GFX100S II and X-T5 record 4K video?

GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p. X-T5: 4K up to 60p.

Are the GFX100S II and X-T5 weather sealed?

GFX100S II: Yes. X-T5: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 530 shots (CIPA) for the GFX100S II and 580 shots for the X-T5, giving the X-T5 the edge.

How much does each cost?

GFX100S II launched at $4,999 and X-T5 at $1,699. The X-T5 is $3,300 less.

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