Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched February 2018
- Updated by Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
- Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M5 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-H1 was introduced 3 years later than the E-M5 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up vs the E-M5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-H1 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-H1 | E-M5 II | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 37 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-H1
E-M5 II | Fujifilm X-H1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-H1 | E-M5 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers 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-M5 II has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the E-M5 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M5 II is 61 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M5 II.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
Fujifilm X-H1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-H1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-14 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor Pro | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 673 gr (1.48 pounds) | 469 gr (1.03 pounds) |
Dimensions | 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 896 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | 310 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $1,300 | $699 |