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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL9, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 8 months later than the E-PL9 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades vs the E-PL9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PL9 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2018Fresher by 8 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kSharper screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 E-PL9 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PL9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R provides external 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-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R compared to the E-PL9.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL9 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PL9.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography details
91
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Olympus E-PL9
73
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography highlights
70
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
low battery power (400 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery power (400 per charge)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm GFX 50ROlympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Olympus PEN E-PL9
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775 gr (1.71 pounds) 380 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 117 x 68 x 39mm (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 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $4,499 $599