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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
52
Features
85
Overall
65

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 4 years later than the E-M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the E-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-M1 
RevealedSeptember 2018October 2013Fresher by 60 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1037kClearer display (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 E-M1 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-M1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides exterior dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the E-M1.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-M1 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-M1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will render extra detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
90
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Olympus E-M1
73
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than others in class (497 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (51MP)
not so great battery (400 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than others in class (497 grams)
environment proof
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 shots)
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1
33
touch screen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (497g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm GFX 50ROlympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2013-10-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 117 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 pounds) 497g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life 400 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $4,499 $799