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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 7 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the E-PL1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PL1s 
RevealedSeptember 2018November 2010Fresher by 96 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2360k230kClearer display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 E-PL1s Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PL1s 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with outer 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the E-PL1s.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL1s is 59 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL1s.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you extra detail with its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Portrait photography camera
91
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Olympus E-PL1s
73
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography factors
70
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery (290 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
not so great battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (290 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery (290 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm GFX 50ROlympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2010-11-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Truepic V
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 gr (1.71 lb) 334 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 BLS-1
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
Card slots Two One
Launch price $4,499 $599