Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF5

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GF5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 6 years later than the GF5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the GF5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the GF5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF5 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.