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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
96
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus E-M1 III
(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
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Olympus E-M1 III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was manufactured 2 years later than the E-M1 III 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 going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the E-M1 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

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

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M1 III 
RevealedSeptember 2022February 2020More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)

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

 E-M1 III Fujifilm X-H2 

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

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M1 III 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers external measurements 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 III has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Olympus E-M1 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus the E-M1 III.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M1 III is 62 and 67 respectively.

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

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

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M1 III.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2 will result in extra detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
85
focusing manually
amazing MP (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
heavier than average (660g)
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography information
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (680 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
74
great battery power (680 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
amazing MP (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (660 grams)
79
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (680 per charge)
two card slots
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than average (660 grams)
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Fujifilm X-H2Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-09-08 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 680 images 420 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $1,999 $1,800