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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 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
  • Released September 2018
Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 313g - 110 x 64 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-PL3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 7 years later than the E-PL3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the E-PL3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PL3 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2011More recent by 86 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kClearer screen (+1900k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL3 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 E-PL3 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL3

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PL3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features outside measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL3 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-PL3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the E-PL3.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL3 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL3 Portrait photography features
91
has manual focus
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Olympus E-PL3
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL3 as a Sports photography camera
70
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (400 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL3 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
44
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL3
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL3 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL3
 Fujifilm GFX 50ROlympus PEN E-PL3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Olympus PEN E-PL3
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-25 2011-09-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface 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
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 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
Min shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 313 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 110 x 64 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life 400 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $4,499 $399