Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Introduced January 2017
(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
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Renewed by Olympus E-M5 II
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The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores versus the E-M5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Olympus E-M5
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | E-M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2017 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 58 months |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 610k | Clearer display (+1750k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| E-M5 | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M5
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | E-M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S features outer measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has proportions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the E-M5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M5 is 59 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M5.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer greater detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2017-01-18 | 2012-04-30 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | X Processor Pro | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm G | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 12 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 2,360k dots | 610k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.58x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 360 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 740g (1.63 pounds) | 425g (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 826 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 360 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-T125 | BLN-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Pricing at launch | $5,499 | $799 |