Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic GF5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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GF6
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GF6 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 67 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1320k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
GF6 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GF6
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GF6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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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 |