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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

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).

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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
91
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
75
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
70
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
68
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)
76
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