Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GM1

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic GM5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 4 years later than the GM5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GM5
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GM5 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 50 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1439k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
GM5 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GM5
Fujifilm GFX 50R | GM5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features external dimensions 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 GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic GM5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the GM5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GM5 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GM5.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will show extra detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-25 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 12 | 107 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,360k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.97x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 360 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 775 gr (1.71 lbs) | 211 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-T125 | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $4,499 | $966 |