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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
52
Features
85
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Olympus E-M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was launched 8 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores against the E-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M1 
RevealedSeptember 2022October 2013Newer by 108 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1037kSharper display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 E-M1 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 enjoys outside dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Olympus E-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the E-M1.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M1 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M1.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-H2 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition (497 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography details
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (680 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (680 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
65
lighter than competition (497 grams)
environment proofing
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
low battery pack (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography info
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (680 per charge)
has dual storage slots
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition (497g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm X-H2Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-08 2013-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePIC VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 497g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life 680 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $1,999 $799