Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Introduced January 2017
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Released April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic G5
- Successor is Panasonic G7

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Panasonic G6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and G6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm GFX 50S was released 3 years after the G6 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades against the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic G6
Fujifilm GFX 50S | G6 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 46 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper display (+1324k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
G6 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G6
Fujifilm GFX 50S | G6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has physical measurements 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 G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the G6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G6 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and G6.
As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-01-18 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X Processor Pro | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 12 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 2,360k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 360s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/125s | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 740 gr (1.63 pounds) | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 340 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Retail price | $5,499 | $750 |