Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G6

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and G6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was revealed 8 years later than the G6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores versus the G6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the G6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G6 is 55 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G6.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will render more detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.