Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon Z5

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Nikon Z5

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z5 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 50S were released 2016 and Nikon Z5 was released 2020. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S	2016
Nikon Z5	2020

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Nikon Z5 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 50S	39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Nikon Z5	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z5 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50S	51 MP 51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192
Nikon Z5	24 MP 24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 112 % larger resolution than Nikon Z5. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z5 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50S. Nikon Z5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm GFX 50S has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S	100-12800
Nikon Z5	100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z5

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z5 can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S	3
Nikon Z5	4,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Nikon Z5 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 50S weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 36% heavier than Nikon Z5 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S	920 gr 2.03 lb
Nikon Z5	675 gr 1.49 lb