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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GX850 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2017More modern by 21 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 GX850 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX850

 Fujifilm GFX 50R GX850 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
91
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
66
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
73
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography factors
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect AF
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography information
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography information
67
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
bad battery (400 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
79
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (400 CIPA)
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
33
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic GX850
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-25 2017-01-04
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 measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 400 photos 210 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $4,499 $548