Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P2

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-P2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 8 years later than the E-P2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the E-P2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus PEN E-P2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-P2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the E-P2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-P2 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-P2.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will deliver greater detail due to its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.