Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Launched September 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF3

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GF2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GF2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 7 years after the GF2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GF2
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GF2 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 93 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1900k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
GF2 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GF2
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GF2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the GF2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF2 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF2.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you greater detail using its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-09-25 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X Processor Pro | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 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 focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 12 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,360k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.97x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 360 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 775g (1.71 lb) | 310g (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail pricing | $4,499 | $330 |