GFX 50Svs Lumix S1
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
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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 & 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.
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 (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 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 has the highest resolution at 51mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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