Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GX9
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GX9 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2018 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1240k | Sharper screen (+1120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
GX9 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX9
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GX9 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
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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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-GFX-50R-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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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 |