Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF7

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GF7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GF7 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 3 years later than the GF7 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the GF7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF7 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.