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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released January 2021
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Revealed February 2022
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and GH6 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100S was released 13 months prior to the GH6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up versus the GH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Panasonic GH6

 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH6 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1840kSharper display (+520k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 GH6 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
RevealedFebruary 2022January 2021Newer by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH6

 Fujifilm GFX 100S GH6 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S enjoys physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has specifications of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus Panasonic GH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the GH6.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH6 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and GH6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 77 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography advice
96
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
79
focusing manually
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Panasonic GH6 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
heavier than competition (900g)
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography features
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography features
90
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography information
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography information
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (102MP)
heavier than competition (900 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography highlights
93
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (900 grams)
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (5760 x 2880 pixels)
has mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Panasonic GH6
 Fujifilm GFX 100SPanasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2022-02-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 5776 x 4336
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 118
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 5760x2880
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 823 grams (1.81 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $5,999 $2,198