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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was launched 5 years after the E-M1 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores against the E-M1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II E-M1 II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021September 2016More modern by 61 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1037kSharper display (+1323k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 E-M1 II Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II E-M1 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Olympus E-M1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II compared to the E-M1 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M1 II is 55 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M1 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
92
focusing manually
excellent MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than competition in class (900g)
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (900g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition in class (574g)
environment proof
has touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
90
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (900g)
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 14 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3600s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 574 grams (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 440 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at release $3,999 $1,700