Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 3 years after the E-M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores against the E-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus OM-D E-M1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with outer measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Olympus E-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the E-M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M1 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer you extra detail having an extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.