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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 II 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
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was released 6 years after the E-M1 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores vs the E-M1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M1 II 
IntroducedSeptember 2022September 2016More modern by 73 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kClearer screen (+583k dot)

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

 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-H2 

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

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M1 II 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2 provides physical dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the E-M1 II.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M1 II is 62 and 68 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M1 II.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

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

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

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
great resolution (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
73
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
more heavy than average (660g)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (680 per charge)
has phase detect AF
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography information
74
better than average battery power (680 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
great resolution (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (660g)
72
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
environment sealing
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (680 shots)
has dual storage slots
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than average (660g)
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-H2Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-08 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/180000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MOV, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 574g (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 680 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,999 $1,700