Fujifilm GFX 100S vs OM System OM-5

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and OM System OM-5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was introduced 21 months before the OM System OM-5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the OM System OM-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 100S & OM System OM-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides exterior measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 100S and OM System OM-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the OM System OM-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and OM System OM-5 is 55 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and OM System OM-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with greater detail using its extra 82MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.