Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 II

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.