Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF2

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.