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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2021
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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was introduced 6 years later than the E-M5 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores versus the E-M5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100S E-M5 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2021February 2015More recent by 73 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1037kSharper display (+1323k dot)

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

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

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

 Fujifilm GFX 100S E-M5 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S has physical measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 II has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the E-M5 II.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and E-M5 II is 55 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and E-M5 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will render extra detail using its extra 86MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography highlights
97
manual focus
high resolution (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography details
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
82
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
91
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 fps)
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery power (310 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
high resolution (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
74
environment proofing
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
93
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (102MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery power (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
82
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm GFX 100SOlympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100S Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 102 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 469g (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 896
Other
Battery life 460 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Launch cost $5,999 $699