Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Launched September 2018
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
- Renewed by Panasonic GH5 II
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GH5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 21 months after the GH5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GH5
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GH5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | January 2017 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 1620k | Crisper screen (+740k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
GH5 | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GH5
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GH5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equal screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys external dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the GH5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GH5 is 59 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GH5.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will deliver more detail with its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-09-25 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X Processor Pro | Venus Engine |
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 | 51 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 12 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.97x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 360 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 775 gr (1.71 pounds) | 725 gr (1.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 410 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch price | $4,499 | $1,298 |