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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
52 Imaging
93 Features
86 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Introduced May 2019
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was launched 7 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades vs the E-M5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 E-M5 
RevealedMay 2019April 2012More modern by 86 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k610kSharper screen (+1750k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

		

		

			
 E-M5 Fujifilm GFX 100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 E-M5 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100 comes with exterior measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has specifications of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs the E-M5.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and E-M5 is 52 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and E-M5.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 86 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography features
95
 has manual focus
 resolution is amazing (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
71
 manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
72
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 environment sealing
 heavier than competition in class (1,320g)
82
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
90
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (102MP)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (800 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
67
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography advice
67
 better than average battery power (800 shots)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 resolution is amazing (102MP)
 heavier than competition in class (1,320g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
66
 weather proofing
 has focus via touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5
92
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (800 per charge)
 two card slots
73
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M5 as a Vlogging camera
33
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (1,320g)
34
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm GFX 100Olympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-05-23 2012-04-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) 425 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 826
Other
Battery life 800 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch price $10,000 $799