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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 5 years after the GF6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GF6 
ReleasedSeptember 2018April 2013Newer by 67 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 GF6 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GF6

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GF6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has external measurements 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 GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic GF6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the GF6.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF6 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF6.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you more detail with its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
90
has manual focus
excellent MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
64
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
excellent MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography factors
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent MP (51MP)
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
excellent MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging info
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GF6
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2013-04-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lbs) 323 gr (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life 400 shots 340 shots
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $4,499 $326