Fujifilm GFX 50S vs OM System OM-5

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm GFX 50S and OM System OM-5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was announced 6 years earlier than the OM System OM-5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S matches up vs the OM System OM-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm GFX 50S & OM System OM-5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S offers outside dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S and OM System OM-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and the OM System OM-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and OM System OM-5 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and OM System OM-5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will produce more detail with its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind with regard to sensor technology.