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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1

Portability
55 Imaging
88 Features
82 Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and S1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was brought out 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S1 
ReleasedSeptember 2021February 2019More modern by 32 months
Display resolution2360k2100kCrisper display (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

		

		

			
 S1 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S1 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers external measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Panasonic S1 in the 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 have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the S1.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S1 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S1.
All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide extra detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
92
 focusing manually
 resolution is high (51 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
85
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/320s)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
72
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
70
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 features focus by touch
 weather sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than others in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
81
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (51MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 lacks phase detect AF
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 bad battery power (380 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
66
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 resolution is high (51MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (900g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
59
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 bad battery power (380 CIPA)
 more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
90
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (51MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
81
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 bad battery power (380 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
34
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
32
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Amount of lenses 14 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/320 secs
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 900g (1.98 lb) 1021g (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 440 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 2 2
Price at launch $3,999 $2,498