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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Introduced September 2021
Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

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.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II E-M1 III 
RevealedSeptember 2021February 2020More modern by 19 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1037kCrisper display (+1323k dot)

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

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

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

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

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

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 III 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 III
92
you can focus manually
MP count great (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
72
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proof
heavier than average (900g)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
81
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count great (51 megapixels)
heavier than average (900g)
display isn't selfie friendly
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
90
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
81
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (900 grams)
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M1 III
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-02 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 14 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 3600 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at launch $3,999 $1,800