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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Launched September 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M5 II 
RevealedSeptember 2022February 2015More modern by 93 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kClearer screen (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-H2

 E-M5 II Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M5 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography factors
86
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
73
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
82
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (680 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery life (310 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery power (680 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
fantastic megapixels (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
74
weather proof
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (680 CIPA)
two card slots
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
82
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm X-H2Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-08 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/180000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 469g (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 680 pictures 310 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $1,999 $699