Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL5

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was brought out 6 years later than the E-PL5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the E-PL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features exterior dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the E-PL5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL5 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give you more detail having its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.