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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(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
Panasonic GM5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GM5 
ReleasedSeptember 2018September 2014More recent by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k921kSharper screen (+1439k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 GM5 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GM5

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GM5 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Portrait photography camera
91
manual focus
amazing megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Street photography advice
73
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
76
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (211g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Sports photography camera
70
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography advice
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing megapixels (51MP)
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than others (211 grams)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging information
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging information
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (211g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GM5
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
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