Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81

Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
65

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
No Anti-Alias Filter
1/8000s Max Shutter
4096 x 2160 video
Fujifilm X Mount
660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
Revealed May 2022
Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)

16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
3" Tilting Display
ISO 100 - 25600
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
1/8000s Max Shutter
1920 x 1080 video
Micro Four Thirds Mount
497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
Introduced October 2013
Successor is Olympus E-M1 II

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Olympus E-M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was brought out 8 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores versus the E-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 Gallery

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus OM-D E-M1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-H2S Gallery and Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

Fujifilm X H2S front Fujifilm X H2S front thumbnail

Fujifilm X H2S screen back Fujifilm X H2S screen back thumbnail

Olympus E M1 front Olympus E M1 front thumbnail

Olympus E M1 screen back Olympus E M1 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Olympus E-M1

	Fujifilm X-H2S	E-M1
Introduced	May 2022	October 2013	More modern by 105 months
Display type	Fully Articulated	Tilting	Fully Articulating display
Display resolution	1620k	1037k	Clearer display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen			Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

	E-M1		Fujifilm X-H2S

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M1

	Fujifilm X-H2S	E-M1
Manual focus			Very precise focusing
Display size	3.00"	3"	Same display sizing
Touch friendly display			Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2S has external dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S and the E-M1.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2S and E-M1 is 62 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2S and E-M1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-H2S will render greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2S provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1

focusing manually

amazing sensor resolution (26MP)

nice sensor size (APS-C)

offers face detect focus

delivers RAW formats

you can focus manually

flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)

decent sensor resolution (16MP)

decent sensor size (Four Thirds)

includes face detection focusing

saves RAW files

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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography highlights

Olympus E-M1 Street photography highlights

fully articulated screen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

nice sensor size (APS-C)

delivers RAW formats

supports focus by touch

environment proof

more heavy than competition (660 grams)

has a tilting screen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

decent sensor size (Four Thirds)

saves RAW files

features touch focus

environment proofing

lighter than competition (497g)

above average high ISO (25,600)

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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1

maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)

silent mode (1/32,000s)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

amazing sensor resolution (26MP)

nice sensor size (APS-C)

offers tracking focus

environment proof

good battery life (580 CIPA)

supports phase detect auto focus

great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

decent sensor resolution (16MP)

decent sensor size (Four Thirds)

includes tracking autofocus

environment proofing

supports phase detect AF

terrible battery (350 shots)

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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1

good battery life (580 CIPA)

environment proof

connects via bluetooth

supports focus by touch

amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)

display is selfie friendly

more heavy than competition (660g)

lighter than competition (497g)

environment proofing

features touch focus

decent sensor resolution (16MP)

terrible battery (350 shots)

screen isn't selfie friendly

Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography advice

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography advice

focusing manually

change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

amazing sensor resolution (26MP)

nice sensor size (APS-C)

does not have anti aliasing filter

delivers RAW formats

environment proof

good battery life (580 CIPA)

has dual storage slots

you can focus manually

swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)

screen size is decent (3 inches)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

decent sensor resolution (16MP)

decent sensor size (Four Thirds)

above average high ISO (25,600)

saves RAW files

environment proofing

terrible battery (350 CIPA)

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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Vlogging camera

Olympus E-M1 as a Vlogging camera

display is selfie friendly

has touchscreen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

offers face detect focus

high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)

comes with microphone jack

more heavy than competition (660 grams)

touchscreen capability

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

includes face detection focusing

high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)

comes with external mic socket

lighter than competition (497g)

screen isn't selfie friendly

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M1
	Fujifilm X-H2S	Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Company	FujiFilm	Olympus
Model	Fujifilm X-H2S	Olympus OM-D E-M1
Category	Advanced Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless
Revealed	2022-05-31	2013-10-28
Physical type	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip	-	TruePIC VII
Sensor type	Stacked BSI X-Trans	CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C	Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions	23.5 x 15.6mm	17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area	366.6mm²	224.9mm²
Sensor resolution	26 megapixels	16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution	6240 x 4160	4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO	12800	25600
Highest boosted ISO	51200	-
Minimum native ISO	160	100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO	80	-
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points	425	81
Lens
Lens mounting type	Fujifilm X	Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses	82	107
Focal length multiplier	1.5	2.1
Screen
Type of screen	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Screen size	3.00 inch	3 inch
Screen resolution	1,620k dots	1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	5,760k dots	2,360k dots
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	1/32000s	-
Continuous shooting rate	15.0 frames/s	10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range	no built-in flash	no built-in flash
Flash settings	no built-in flash	Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize	1/250s	1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions	4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM	1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution	4096x2160	1920x1080
Video data format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight	660 gr (1.46 lb)	497 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions	136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7")	130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score	not tested	73
DXO Color Depth score	not tested	23.0
DXO Dynamic range score	not tested	12.7
DXO Low light score	not tested	757
Other
Battery life	580 images	350 images
Type of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery model	NP-W235	BLN-1
Self timer	Yes	Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage	1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots	Two	1
Pricing at launch	$2,499	$799