Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic ZS50

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic ZS50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and ZS50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 3 years after the ZS50 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades versus the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys external dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the ZS50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and ZS50 is 59 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and ZS50.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer extra detail with its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.