Clicky

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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 G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic G6
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and G7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and G7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was launched 6 years after the G7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II G7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021May 2015Newer by 77 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 G7 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G7

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II G7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about 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 G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the G7.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G7 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and G7.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will render more detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
92
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography advice
Panasonic G7 Street photography advice
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
heavier than competition (900 grams)
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography details
Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
81
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Travel photography highlights
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
heavier than competition (900 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (350 per charge)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera
90
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Vlogging with Panasonic G7
34
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (900g)
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic G7
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 14 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $3,999 $800