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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-PM2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 50R was announced 5 years after the E-PM2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades vs the E-PM2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PM2 
RevealedSeptember 2018May 2013Newer by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k460kCrisper screen (+1900k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 E-PM2 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm GFX 50R E-PM2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outside dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the E-PM2.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PM2 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and E-PM2.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will render greater detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography factors
90
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
Olympus E-PM2 Street photography info
73
tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM2
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
66
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging information
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging information
33
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Olympus E-PM2
 Fujifilm GFX 50ROlympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Olympus PEN E-PM2
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-25 2013-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X Processor Pro -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 932
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $4,499 $448