GFX 50S IIvs OM-3
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
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VS
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the om-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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