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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
59
Imaging
82
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
88
Overall
66

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 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
  • Revealed January 2017
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH3
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and GH4 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 2 years later than the GH4 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the GH4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm GFX 50S GH4 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2014More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1036kCrisper display (+1324k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 GH4 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic GH4

 Fujifilm GFX 50S GH4 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got exterior dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the GH4.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and GH4 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and GH4.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver more detail having an extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
89
has manual focus
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
Panasonic GH4 Street photography information
72
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography details
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography details
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH4 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count great (51MP)
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
weather proof
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (400 per charge)
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging factors
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging factors
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic GH4
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 740 grams (1.63 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 791
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $5,499 $1,500