GFX 50S IIvs S1 II
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
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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.
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 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
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 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the s1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 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 G-mount (medium format) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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