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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
59 Imaging
83 Features
77 Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Released January 2017
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was unveiled 4 years earlier than the E-M1 III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores vs the E-M1 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S E-M1 III 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1037kCrisper screen (+1323k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 III Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2017More modern by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S E-M1 III 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with exterior measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the E-M1 III.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M1 III is 59 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M1 III.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will deliver more detail having an extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography info
89
 has manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
72
 has a tilting screen
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 does not have image stabilization
78
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography features
69
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 fantastic megapixels (51MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery pack (400 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
64
 environment sealing
 supports touch focus
 fantastic megapixels (51MP)
 low battery pack (400 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
79
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 good megapixels (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
79
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inches)
 fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery pack (400 CIPA)
81
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
33
 touchscreen capability
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
79
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M1 III
 Fujifilm GFX 50SOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2020-02-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 117 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 740 grams (1.63 pounds) 580 grams (1.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photos 420 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $5,499 $1,800