Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic GX850, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and GX850 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 21 months after the GX850 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the GX850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the GX850.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GX850 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and GX850.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will render extra detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.