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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(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
Olympus E-M5
(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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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

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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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 4 years after the E-M5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

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 
RevealedJanuary 2017April 2012Newer by 58 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k610kClearer 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 typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5
89
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Street photography highlights
72
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography highlights
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography highlights
64
environment sealing
has focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
weather proof
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging details
33
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm GFX 50SOlympus 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