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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise 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 G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G2
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and G1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured 12 years after the G1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores against the G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II G1 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2009More modern by 154 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kClearer display (+1900k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 G1 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II G1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the G1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G1 is 55 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G1.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography info
92
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography factors
Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
more heavy than competition in class (900 grams)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Sports photography highlights
81
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (3.0 fps)
no phase detect auto focus
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
90
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging features
Panasonic G1 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (900g)
18
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G1
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2009-01-19
Body design 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 51MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 14 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 440 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $3,999 $0