Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 III

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was announced 19 months after the E-M1 III making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores versus the E-M1 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II offers outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Olympus E-M1 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the E-M1 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M1 III is 55 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M1 III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will render more detail with its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have a benefit in sensor tech.