Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs X-T5vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
From £4499
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
View Fujifilm GFX 100S II
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- You need the highest resolution available outside of a Phase One system
- You shoot studio, fashion, landscape, or architecture at a professional level
- You want medium format quality without the bulk of a traditional large-format system
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | X-T5 (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £1,499 | £699 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 40.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 557g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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