Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M5 II

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M5 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was announced 24 months later than the E-M5 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades versus the E-M5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50S comes with outside measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 II has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Olympus E-M5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the E-M5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M5 II is 59 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and E-M5 II.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will give extra detail with its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 50S will have an edge in sensor tech.