Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Olympus E-M5 II

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M5 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was brought out 6 years after the E-M5 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades versus the E-M5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got outside dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Olympus E-M5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the E-M5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M5 II is 55 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and E-M5 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will result in greater detail having its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have an edge in sensor tech.