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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
52 Imaging
93 Features
86 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
65

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Launched May 2019
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100 was released 5 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up versus the E-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 E-M1 
IntroducedMay 2019October 2013More modern by 68 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1037kCrisper display (+1323k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

		

		

			
 E-M1 Fujifilm GFX 100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 E-M1 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 enjoys outer measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Olympus E-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the E-M1.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and E-M1 is 52 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and E-M1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 86MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography highlights
95
 focusing manually
 MP count amazing (102 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/320s)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Olympus E-M1
72
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 weather sealing
 heavier than competitors (1,320 grams)
78
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors in class (497 grams)
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography advice
90
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery (800 CIPA)
 has phase detect autofocus
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
70
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography advice
67
 good battery (800 shots)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 MP count amazing (102MP)
 heavier than competitors (1,320g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
 lighter than competitors in class (497g)
 weather sealing
 comes with focus via touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
92
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (102MP)
 great sensor size (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery (800 CIPA)
 two card slots
73
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging highlights
33
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competitors (1,320 grams)
36
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone jack
 lighter than competitors in class (497g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm GFX 100Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-23 2013-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 TruePIC VII
Sensor type BSI-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 102 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 12 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1320g (2.91 pounds) 497g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 757
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $10,000 $799