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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and S1H (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and S1H (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S1H which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores against the S1H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm GFX 50S S1H 
Display resolution2360k2330kClearer display (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 S1H Fujifilm GFX 50S 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2017More modern by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic S1H

 Fujifilm GFX 50S S1H 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got external dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the S1H.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S1H is 59 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S1H.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer you more detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
90
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
Panasonic S1H Street photography information
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography details
Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
64
weather proof
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (51 megapixels)
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
sensor resolution is great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
70
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes mic port
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic S1H
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2019-08-28
Body design 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 dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 gr (1.63 lbs) 1052 gr (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
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)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $5,499 $3,998