Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH1

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and GH1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 12 years later than the GH1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers outer 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 GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and the GH1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH1 is 55 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide more detail as a result of its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.