Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and G1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and G1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 8 years later than the G1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades against the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has outside 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) and the Panasonic G1 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the G1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G1 is 59 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will resolve more detail using its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.