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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9

Portability
59 Imaging
83 Features
77 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
72

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Released January 2017
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and G9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was launched 9 months earlier than the G9 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up against the G9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S G9 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

		

		

			
 G9 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2017More modern by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S G9 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has outer dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the G9.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G9 is 59 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G9.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography details
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
89
 has manual focus
 fantastic  resolution (51MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW files
76
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
72
 tilting screen
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 environment sealing
 does not have image stabilization
75
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
69
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 fantastic  resolution (51MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery pack (400 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
70
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 bad battery (400 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
64
 environment sealing
 has focus by touch
 fantastic  resolution (51MP)
 low battery pack (400 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
70
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
79
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
 fantastic  resolution (51MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 has double storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery pack (400 per charge)
76
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 two card slots
 bad battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging advice
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
33
 touchscreen
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
76
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G9
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro -
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 740g (1.63 lb) 658g (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $5,499 $1,500