GFX 100vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
Who should buy what
GFX 100 (2019)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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