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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and GH4 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was revealed 7 years after the GH4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the GH4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II GH4 
LaunchedSeptember 2021February 2014Newer by 93 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1036kSharper screen (+1324k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 GH4 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II GH4 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides 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) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the GH4.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH4 is 55 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GH4.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide greater detail because of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
92
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography advice
Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
more heavy than others in class (900g)
71
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (560 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography details
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography details
81
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no phase detect auto focus
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count excellent (51MP)
more heavy than others in class (900g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography factors
90
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging info
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging info
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (900g)
71
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.67x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/250s
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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 560g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 791
Other
Battery life 440 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $3,999 $1,500