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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GX9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 8 months later than the GX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GX9 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2018More recent by 8 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1240kSharper screen (+1120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 GX9 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX9

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GX9 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys external measurements 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 GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the GX9.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GX9 is 59 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GX9.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will produce extra detail due to its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
91
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography information
Panasonic GX9 Street photography information
73
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography factors
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
low battery life (400 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging details
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX9
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type 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 51 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 lb) 407g (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $4,499 $1,000