GFX 50Svs Lumix G9
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Studio, Portrait & Landscape Photography — GFX 50S (2017): The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S (2017)
- Photographers who want to enter the GFX system at the lowest possible price
- Studio and portrait photographers who want medium-format tonal quality on a budget
- Landscape photographers who work from a tripod and don't need IBIS
- GFX system historians who want the camera that started it all
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The gfx 50s has the highest resolution at 51mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £549 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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