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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
52 Imaging
92 Features
86 Overall
89
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
65

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2019
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Olympus E-M5 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was released 4 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up vs the E-M5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 E-M5 II 
RevealedMay 2019February 2015More modern by 53 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1037kClearer display (+1323k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M5 II Fujifilm GFX 100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 E-M5 II 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100 comes with outer measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Olympus E-M5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the E-M5 II.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and E-M5 II is 52 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and E-M5 II.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 86MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography advice
95
 has manual focus
 MP count excellent (102MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography details
72
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proof
 heavier than competition (1,320g)
82
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 includes touch focus
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
90
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (800 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
65
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 terrible battery (310 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 II
67
 good battery pack (800 per charge)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 MP count excellent (102MP)
 heavier than competition (1,320 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
 environment sealing
 includes touch focus
 good MP (16MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
92
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery pack (800 shots)
 has dual storage slots
74
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 terrible battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
33
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic jack
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition (1,320g)
82
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm GFX 100Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
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 102MP 16MP
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 resolution 11648 x 8736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum 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
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 pounds) 469 grams (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 896
Other
Battery life 800 shots 310 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at launch $10,000 $699