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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

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

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Replacement is OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was revealed 2 years later than the E-M5 III and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades vs the E-M5 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M5 III 
ReleasedSeptember 2022October 2019More recent by 36 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

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

 E-M5 III Fujifilm X-H2 

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

 Fujifilm X-H2 E-M5 III 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2 has exterior dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 compared to the E-M5 III.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M5 III is 62 and 80 respectively.

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

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

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and E-M5 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
85
you can focus manually
high MP (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (680 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography info
74
better than average battery pack (680 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
high MP (40MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography information
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (680 CIPA)
has double storage slots
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging details
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-H2Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-08 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
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 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 414 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 photographs 310 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $1,999 $1,199