GFX 100RFvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Fujifilm
GFX 100RF (2025)
Starting from £5199 new
Best for Landscape, travel & street photography at medium format quality
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Travel & Street Photography At Medium Format Quality — GFX 100RF (2025): The world's first medium format compact — 102MP, 28mm, and all 20 Fujifilm film simulations in a fixed-lens body.
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
GFX 100RF (2025)
- Landscape photographers who want medium format resolution without a system of interchangeable lenses
- Leica Q3 owners who want a step up in resolution to 102MP medium format
- Fujifilm GFX users who want a compact fixed-lens body for travel alongside their system lenses
- Photographers who want the ultimate image quality in a jacket-pocketable form factor
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
Quick take: The gfx 100rf 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 | GFX 100RF (2025) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,199 | £699 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (crop), 4K/60p (crop) — F-Log2 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~490 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 735g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 159.0 × 90.4 × 59.0mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.86× 5.76M-dot — outstanding GFX viewfinder | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed GF 35mm f/4 (28mm equivalent in 35mm terms) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic jack | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100RF | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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