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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Panasonic LX100

 Fujifilm GFX 50S LX100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017September 2014More recent by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k921kClearer screen (+1439k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 LX100 Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic LX100

 Fujifilm GFX 50S LX100 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography factors
90
focusing manually
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
Panasonic LX100 Street photography information
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography information
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography information
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography details
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography details
64
environment proof
features touch to focus
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
low battery (400 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
75
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (400 shots)
73
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging info
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging info
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Panasonic LX100
 Fujifilm GFX 50SPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
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