In this technical comparison between the Fujifilm GFX100RF and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $5,599 USD / €5,499 and $3,199 USD / €3,499.
| Specifications |
Fujifilm GFX100RF |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | March 2025 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 133.5 x 90.4 x 76.5 mm | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 735g (with battery and card) | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Fixed Lens (Fujinon 35mm f/4; 28mm full-frame equivalent) | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather sealing | Yes (Full weather resistance when using the included protector filter) | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | GFX 102MP CMOS II (Back-Illuminated) | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Size | Medium Format (43.8 x 32.9 mm) | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) |
| Resolution | 102 Megapixels | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode |
| ISO range | 80 - 12,800 (Expandable to 40–102,400) | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) |
| Stabilization | Digital Image Stabilization (Movie only); Note: This model does not include IBIS to keep the body compact | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.15-inch 2-axis tilting Touchscreen LCD (2.1 million dots) | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | Integrated 5.76M-dot OLED EVF; 0.84x magnification | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 117 or 425 selectable points (Intelligent Hybrid AF) | 779 points |
| AF System | X-Processor 5 with AI-based Subject Detection | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection |
| Eye AF | Human (Eye/Face), Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle, Airplane, and Train. | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | Up to 6.0 fps | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) |
| Formats | RAW (14 or 16-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), TIFF | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 4K/30p (DCI and UHD) | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; F-Log2 (13+ stops of dynamic range) | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Microphone & Headphone jacks | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Full-size HDMI (Type A) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | Dual Slots |
| Type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (10Gbps / PD Charging), Micro-HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | NP-W235 | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 820 shots (Excellent efficiency for the GFX series) | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) |
| USB charging | Yes, via USB-C | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | GFX100RF Body, Battery (NP-W235), AC Power Adapter, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, and PRF-49 Protector Filter. | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. |
| Price | $5,599 USD / €5,499 | $3,199 USD / €3,499 |
| Full Details | GFX100RF - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications |