Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Launched January 2017
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- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Announced September 2014
- Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe Fujifilm GFX 50S was launched 2 years later than the LX100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic LX100
Fujifilm GFX 50S | LX100 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | September 2014 | More recent by 29 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2360k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1439k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
LX100 | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic LX100
Fujifilm GFX 50S | LX100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S enjoys outside 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 LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the LX100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and LX100 is 59 and 83 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and LX100.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give you more detail utilizing its extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-01-18 | 2014-09-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X Processor Pro | Venus Engine |
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 | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4112 x 3088 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 117 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm G | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 12 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,764 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 360s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/125s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740 gr (1.63 lb) | 393 gr (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-T125 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail price | $5,499 | $800 |