Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-M1 II

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched 2 years later than the E-M1 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores against the E-M1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys 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) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-M1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the E-M1 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-M1 II is 59 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-M1 II.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you more detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.