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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-P3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 7 years after the E-P3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the E-P3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-P3 
ReleasedSeptember 2018August 2011More modern by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k614kClearer screen (+1746k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 E-P3 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-P3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-P3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has physical measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-P3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the E-P3.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-P3 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-P3.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer you more detail with its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography features
Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography features
91
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Sports photography factors
70
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
low battery life (400 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
features touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (400 per charge)
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging details
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging details
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-P3
 Fujifilm GFX 50ROlympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Olympus PEN E-P3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 117 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 369 grams (0.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 400 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $4,499 $0