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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and G9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was revealed 3 years after the G9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II G9 
RevealedSeptember 2021November 2017More modern by 47 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 G9 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G9

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II G9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the G9.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G9 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G9.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will offer greater detail because of its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
92
focusing manually
MP count excellent (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery (400 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography advice
Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count excellent (51MP)
more heavy than competition (900g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
90
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging info
Panasonic G9 Vlogging info
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
76
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 14 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 658g (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $3,999 $1,500