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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1

Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 24 months prior to the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S S1 
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 S1 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2017More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm GFX 50S S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got exterior dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the S1.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S1 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
89
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
84
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Street photography with Panasonic S1
72
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
features touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
bad battery pack (400 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
59
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 shots)
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/320 secs
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740g (1.63 lbs) 1021g (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 400 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $5,499 $2,498