Fujifilm GFX 50R vs OM System OM-1

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 4 years earlier than the OM System OM-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the OM System OM-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R & OM System OM-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the OM System OM-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and OM System OM-1 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and OM System OM-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.