Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM1

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.