Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was introduced 5 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores vs the E-M5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus OM-D E-M5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 has measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus the E-M5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M5 is 61 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M5.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-H1 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.