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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R 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
  • Introduced September 2021
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the S1R (47MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and S1R (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was revealed 2 years later than the S1R and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades vs the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S1R 
RevealedSeptember 2021February 2019More recent by 32 months
Display resolution2360k2100kSharper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 S1R Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II S1R 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has 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) and the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the S1R.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S1R is 55 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and S1R.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
92
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
87
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography information
Panasonic S1R Street photography information
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
heavier than average (900 grams)
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lacks phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic resolution (51 megapixels)
heavier than average (900g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
60
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
amazing MP (47MP)
bad battery pack (360 shots)
heavier than average (1,020g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
90
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average (900g)
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 47 megapixel
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
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 14 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 3600s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 1020 grams (2.25 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 2 2
Launch pricing $3,999 $3,698