GFX 50S IIvs Lumix S1
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
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Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
Lumix S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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