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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III 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
  • Released May 2019
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm GFX 100 was announced 8 months before the E-M1 III so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores versus the E-M1 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100 E-M1 III 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1037kSharper screen (+1323k dot)

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

 E-M1 III Fujifilm GFX 100 
IntroducedFebruary 2020May 2019Newer by 8 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100 E-M1 III 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 features physical dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus E-M1 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the E-M1 III.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and E-M1 III is 52 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and E-M1 III.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will show greater detail with its extra 82MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
95
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
more heavy than others (1,320g)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
90
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (800 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
67
good battery pack (800 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is fantastic (102 megapixels)
more heavy than others (1,320g)
display isn't selfie friendly
79
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
92
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (102 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (800 shots)
has double storage slots
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,320 grams)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Fujifilm GFX 100Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-05-23 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 TruePic IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 425 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
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 800 photos 420 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $10,000 $1,800