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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Released September 2018
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-P7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 3 years before the E-P7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the E-P7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-P7 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 E-P7 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
LaunchedJune 2021September 2018More modern by 32 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-P7 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the E-P7.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-P7 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-P7.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will offer more detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography highlights
91
manual focus
fantastic resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography features
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography features
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic resolution (51MP)
bad battery pack (400 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
87
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
fantastic resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 shots)
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-P7
 Fujifilm GFX 50ROlympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Olympus PEN E-P7
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2021-06-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 12 118
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3.00"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Min shutter speed 360s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 lb) 337g (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 360 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at release $4,499 $800