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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
55
Imaging
86
Features
82
Overall
84
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Olympus E-M5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was launched 9 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II scores against the E-M5 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-M5

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II E-M5 
ReleasedSeptember 2021April 2012More modern by 114 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k610kSharper display (+1750k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 E-M5 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II E-M5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II enjoys exterior 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) and the Olympus E-M5 has proportions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Olympus E-M5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the E-M5.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M5 is 55 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography highlights
91
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Street photography highlights
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competitors (900 grams)
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
80
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography factors
65
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (900g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
weather proof
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography features
89
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (900 grams)
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IIOlympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Olympus OM-D E-M5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2012-04-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 51 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
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 14 107
Crop factor 0.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3600 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 425 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 826
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $3,999 $799