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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(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
Panasonic G6
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic G5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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm GFX 50S G6 
ReleasedJanuary 2017April 2013Newer by 46 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1036kCrisper display (+1324k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 G6 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm GFX 50S G6 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
89
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography information
Panasonic G6 Sports photography information
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (400 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography info
Panasonic G6 Travel photography info
64
environment proof
features touch focus
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6
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