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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the S1R (47MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and S1R (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was released 24 months before the S1R which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores vs the S1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm GFX 50S S1R 
Screen resolution2360k2100kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 S1R Fujifilm GFX 50S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2017Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic S1R

 Fujifilm GFX 50S S1R 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the S1R.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S1R is 59 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and S1R.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
87
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
high sensor resolution (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
72
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography info
Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery (360 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
features focus by touch
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high sensor resolution (47MP)
bad battery (360 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
33
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic S1R
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias 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 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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
Slowest shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lbs) 1020 grams (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 rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 400 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Two Two
Launch price $5,499 $3,698