Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Olympus OM-D E-M1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Olympus E-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-M1
Fujifilm GFX 50R | E-M1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | October 2013 | Fresher by 60 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+1323k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
E-M1 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-M1
Fujifilm GFX 50R | E-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | |
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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 |