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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1

Portability
59 Imaging
85 Features
77 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and S1 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 4 months before the S1 which means that they are both 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 S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50R S1 
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

		

		

			
 S1 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50R S1 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2019Similar generation
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the S1.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S1 is 59 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S1.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
91
 manual focus
 excellent MP (51MP)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
85
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
73
 screen tilts
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 weather sealing
 lack of image stabilization
70
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 heavier than competitors in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
70
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 excellent MP (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery power (400 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 not so great battery pack (380 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
67
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 excellent MP (51MP)
 low battery power (400 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
59
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 heavier than competitors in class (1,021g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 good sized screen (3.2")
 excellent MP (51MP)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery power (400 per charge)
81
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
33
 screen is touchscreen
 has face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external mic port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
32
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic port
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2019-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Available lenses 12 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 360s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/125s 1/320s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 775g (1.71 pounds) 1021g (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots 2 2
Price at release $4,499 $2,498