Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 III

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M10 III, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 7 months earlier than the E-M10 III which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the E-M10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with external 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-M10 III has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs the E-M10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M10 III is 59 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M10 III.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind with regard to sensor tech.