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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GH5S (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 9 months after the GH5S and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GH5S 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2018More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution2360k1620kSharper screen (+740k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 GH5S Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GH5S

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GH5S 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys exterior dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the GH5S.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GH5S is 59 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GH5S.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will render extra detail because of its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
91
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
73
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
70
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GH5S
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-25 2018-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Card slots Two Two
Cost at launch $4,499 $2,498