Olympus E-M5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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Olympus E-M5 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M5 III
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Differences

Olympus E-M5 II advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50R

Less expensive
$899 vs $2999
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Thinner
44 mm vs 66 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
469g vs 775g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.44 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
10.4 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.4 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Fujifilm GFX 50R advantages over Olympus E-M5 II

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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 310 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
51.4 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
3600 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
25 vs 13 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent handling in a compact, weather-sealed body; Crisp, roomy electronic viewfinder; Image quality that can take the fight to APS-C DSLRs; Unique high-res mode lets it bat far above its weight for static scenes; Extremely fast 10 fps burst shooting, Excellent video feature set
Control dials are easily bumped; Below-average battery life at default settings; Buffer depths for raw shooters are a bit limited; 16-megapixel sensor resolution feels dated; Weak bundled flash strobe
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Same superb image quality as the 50S; Slightly improved performance; Less expensive and slimmer than 50S.
Lackluster ergonomics; Sluggish autofocus; Poor video features and performance.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX7

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$648
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

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Fujifilm GFX 50R

Panasonic GX7

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$648
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX8

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

$998
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

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Fujifilm GFX 50R

Panasonic GX8

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX85

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Panasonic GX85

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Olympus E-M5 II

Hasselblad X1D

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync
Headphone jack

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Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Olympus E-M5 II

Hasselblad X1D II

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5750
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D II

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Higher max flash sync

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