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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-PL6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was revealed 4 years after the E-PL6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades versus the E-PL6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PL6 
ReleasedSeptember 2018August 2014Newer by 51 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k460kClearer display (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 E-PL6 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PL6 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has got 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) while the Olympus E-PL6 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-PL6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the E-PL6.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL6 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give more detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography features
91
has manual focus
amazing MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography info
73
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography info
70
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
86
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
amazing MP (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging info
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL6
 Fujifilm GFX 50ROlympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Olympus PEN E-PL6
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2014-08-01
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 measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 117 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.71 pounds) 325 grams (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $4,499 $300