Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M1 III

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.

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

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.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M1 III is 59 and 67 respectively.

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.