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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
59 Imaging
85 Features
77 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the S1R (47MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and S1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 4 months prior to the S1R so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores versus the S1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50R S1R 
Screen resolution2360k2100kClearer screen (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

		

		

			
 S1R Fujifilm GFX 50R 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50R S1R 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2019Similar age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features physical dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the S1R.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S1R is 59 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and S1R.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography features
91
 focusing manually
 great  resolution (51 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
87
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
 MP count great (47 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography information
Panasonic S1R Street photography information
73
 screen tilts
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 delivers RAW files
 features focus via touch
 environment proof
 does not have image stabilization
71
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
70
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 great  resolution (51MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (400 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (47MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
67
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 great  resolution (51 megapixels)
 low battery life (400 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
60
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 MP count great (47MP)
 terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
 more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 great  resolution (51MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (400 per charge)
82
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (47MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging information
Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
33
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external microphone jack
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
32
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (1,020g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2019-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Amount of lenses 12 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
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 quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 775g (1.71 lbs) 1020g (2.25 lbs)
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 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 400 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $4,499 $3,698