Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF8

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GF8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 2 years after the GF8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the GF8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the GF8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF8 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GF8.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in greater detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.