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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2021
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and S1H (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and S1H (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was introduced 2 years later than the S1H and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the S1H for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S1H 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021August 2019Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution2360k2330kCrisper screen (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 S1H Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S1H 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the S1H.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S1H is 55 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S1H.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will produce extra detail using its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
92
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
more heavy than competitors (900 grams)
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
81
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery (400 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
66
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (900g)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (400 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
90
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging information
Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
34
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (900g)
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 14 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 sync 1/125 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lb) 1052 gr (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $3,999 $3,998