Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Released September 2018
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Updated by Olympus E-PM2

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 6 years later than the E-PM1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up against the E-PM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-PM1
Fujifilm GFX 50R | E-PM1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 84 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1900k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
E-PM1 | Fujifilm GFX 50R |
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PM1
Fujifilm GFX 50R | E-PM1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outside 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) and the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the E-PM1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PM1 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PM1.
Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will render greater detail as a result of its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50R should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-09-25 | 2011-11-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 12 | 107 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display 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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 360s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 775 gr (1.71 lb) | 265 gr (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | BLS-5 |
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/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $4,499 | $499 |