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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II 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
  • Revealed January 2017
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Olympus E-M10 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was introduced 18 months later than the E-M10 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades against the E-M10 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Olympus E-M10 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S E-M10 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2015Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 E-M10 II Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M10 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S E-M10 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got physical dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 II has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Olympus E-M10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the E-M10 II.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M10 II is 59 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M10 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer you greater detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
90
you can focus manually
high MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 II as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (400 shots)
no phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
supports touch to focus
high MP (51MP)
low battery pack (400 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
73
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
high MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (400 shots)
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M10 II
 Fujifilm GFX 50SOlympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-01-18 2015-08-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 117 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 12 107
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 360 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740 grams (1.63 lbs) 390 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 842
Other
Battery life 400 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Price at launch $5,499 $499