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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
59 Imaging
84 Features
77 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74 Imaging
58 Features
84 Overall
68

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2018
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX7
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 3 years after the GX8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GX8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50R GX8 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2015Newer by 39 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

		

		

			
 GX8 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50R GX8 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the GX8.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GX8 is 59 and 74 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GX8.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will show more detail using its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography highlights
90
 focusing manually
 megapixel count excellent (51MP)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
74
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography features
Panasonic GX8 Street photography features
73
 tilting screen
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 exports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 weather sealing
 lack of image stabilization
80
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
69
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 not so great battery (330 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Panasonic GX8
67
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
73
 environment proof
 includes touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography information
79
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery power (400 per charge)
75
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 not so great battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
33
 touchscreen enabled
 provides face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external mic socket
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
81
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX8
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2015-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lbs) 487 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 806
Other
Battery life 400 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $4,499 $898