Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 7 years after the E-M5 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 scores vs the E-M5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 II has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Olympus E-M5 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 against the E-M5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M5 II is 62 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M5 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-H2 will produce extra detail using its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.