Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5 II

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GH5 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 3 years before the GH5 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the GH5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 II has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the GH5 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GH5 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GH5 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will produce extra detail using its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R will be behind with regard to sensor technology.