Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was released 18 months after the E-M1 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades vs the E-M1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-H1 & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 comes with physical dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs the E-M1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M1 II is 61 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M1 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.