GFX 50Svs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
View GFX 50S
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Studio, Portrait & Landscape Photography — GFX 50S (2017): The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S (2017)
- Photographers who want to enter the GFX system at the lowest possible price
- Studio and portrait photographers who want medium-format tonal quality on a budget
- Landscape photographers who work from a tripod and don't need IBIS
- GFX system historians who want the camera that started it all
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The gfx 50s has the highest resolution at 51mp; the gfx 50s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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