Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic S1R
Fujifilm GFX 50R | S1R | |||
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Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 2100k | Clearer screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
S1R | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic S1R
Fujifilm GFX 50R | S1R | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2019 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic S1R Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | |
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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 |