GFX 50Rvs S1 II
Fujifilm
GFX 50R (2018)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Portrait, street & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait, Street & Documentary Photography — GFX 50R (2018): The most portable GFX camera of its era — 51MP in a rangefinder-style body for photographers who want medium-format quality with a more discreet form.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
GFX 50R (2018)
- Photographers who want medium-format quality in the slimmest GFX body available
- Street and documentary photographers drawn to the rangefinder-style handling
- GFX 50S users who want a smaller body for travel and walk-around use
- Studio and portrait photographers who want 51MP at the lowest GFX entry price
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The gfx 50r has the highest resolution at 51mp; the gfx 50r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50R (2018) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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