Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GX9

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GX9

Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Panasonic GX9

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1240k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.85x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
51.4 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
3600 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

Less expensive
$798 vs $4895*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
46 mm vs 91 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.48 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 21 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.
Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.
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Great image quality; Good high ISO performance for its class; Improved JPEG processing; Fast autofocus; Fast ~9fps burst mode.
Smallish field-sequential EVF; Below average battery life; No mic/headphone jacks; Noticeable crop on 4K video.
Read our Panasonic GX9 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Panasonic GX85

$5197
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D

$5197
Medium format

Tiltable Screen
Top deck display

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D

Panasonic GX9

Hasselblad X1D

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Hasselblad X1D

Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Olympus E-M10 III

$5197
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M10 III

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$5197
Medium format

Top deck display
More viewfinder magnification

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Panasonic GX9

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D II

$5197
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Thinner

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D II

Panasonic GX9

Hasselblad X1D II

$898
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Hasselblad X1D II

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