Panasonic GH4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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Panasonic GH4 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R conclusion.

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Differences

Panasonic GH4 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50R

Less expensive
$799 vs $2999
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
569g vs 775g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.44 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
12.8 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.8 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm GFX 50R advantages over Panasonic GH4

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.67x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
51.4 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Excellent still image quality for its class; Fantastic, highly-detailed video quality; Superior video recording chops with 4K video (both Cinema 4K and Ultra HD); Responsive all-around performer with great AF performance and burst shooting; Rolling shutter is minimal with 60p and 30p video; Splash- and dust-proof magnesium alloy body; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC.
High ISO performance not as good as some APS-C models (IQ drops quickly past ISO 3200); Overall still image quality not significantly better than the GH3; Sluggish buffer clearing with RAW files; Rolling shutter noticeable on 4K video; Not as compact as most mirrorless cameras.
Read our Panasonic GH4 Review

Same superb image quality as the 50S; Slightly improved performance; Less expensive and slimmer than 50S.
Lackluster ergonomics; Sluggish autofocus; Poor video features and performance.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GH3

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic GH3

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$798
4/3

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic GH3

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Panasonic GH3

$4599
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$798
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

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Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic GH4

Olympus E-M1

$898
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1099
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Olympus E-M1

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Olympus E-M1

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1099
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

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Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic GH4

Panasonic G7

$898
4/3

Fast startup
NFC

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic G7

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Panasonic G7

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Panasonic GH4

Hasselblad X1D

$898
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync
Headphone jack

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Panasonic GH4

Hasselblad X1D II

$898
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH4 vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D II

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Higher max flash sync

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