Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 III

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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Olympus E-M10 III

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Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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4/3 226.2mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Olympus E-M10 III

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 3.78 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.85x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
51.4 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
3600 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M10 III advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

Less expensive
$799 vs $4895*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
49 mm vs 91 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.48 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
8.6 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.6 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 21 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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Review Excerpt

Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.
Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.
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Superbly-built, comfortable and compact body; Pairs beautifully with pancake kit lens; Excellent image quality; Excellent performance in most respects; Great single-shot autofocus; Really nice viewfinder and touch-screen display; Friendlier user interface courts amateurs.
Some controls are a bit small and tightly-packed; Hand grips are still a bit modestly-sized for larger lenses; Continuous and video autofocus just isn't up to snuff; New user interface can feel limiting to advanced photographers; Underwhelming battery life.
Read our Olympus E-M10 III Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Olympus E-M10 II

$5697
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$349
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M10 II

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Bigger JPEG buffer

$349
4/3

Less expensive

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Panasonic GX85

$5697
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX85

$549
4/3

More telephoto lens reach
Higher max flash sync

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D

$5697
Medium format

Tiltable Screen
Top deck display

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D

Olympus E-M10 III

Hasselblad X1D

$549
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$5697
Medium format

Top deck display
More viewfinder magnification

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

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Olympus E-M10 III

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$549
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D II

$5697
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Thinner

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Olympus E-M10 III

Hasselblad X1D II

$549
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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