GFX 100RFvs Lumix S1R
Fujifilm
GFX 100RF (2025)
Starting from £5199 new
Best for Landscape, travel & street photography at medium format quality
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Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Travel & Street Photography At Medium Format Quality — GFX 100RF (2025): The world's first medium format compact — 102MP, 28mm, and all 20 Fujifilm film simulations in a fixed-lens body.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
Who should buy what
GFX 100RF (2025)
- Landscape photographers who want medium format resolution without a system of interchangeable lenses
- Leica Q3 owners who want a step up in resolution to 102MP medium format
- Fujifilm GFX users who want a compact fixed-lens body for travel alongside their system lenses
- Photographers who want the ultimate image quality in a jacket-pocketable form factor
Lumix S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The gfx 100rf has the highest resolution at 102mp; the lumix s1r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100RF (2025) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,199 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (crop), 4K/60p (crop) — F-Log2 | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~490 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 735g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 159.0 × 90.4 × 59.0mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.86× 5.76M-dot — outstanding GFX viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fixed GF 35mm f/4 (28mm equivalent in 35mm terms) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100RF | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports | ||
| Vlogging & Video |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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