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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G9

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
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
90
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
73
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
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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
77
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