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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
62 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68 Imaging
58 Features
93 Overall
72

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released May 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was released 5 years after the E-M1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores vs the E-M1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-H2S E-M1 II 
ReleasedMay 2022September 2016More modern by 70 months
Display resolution1620k1037kClearer display (+583k dot)
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-H2S 
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-H2S E-M1 II 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S has outside dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2S versus Olympus E-M1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S against the E-M1 II.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2S and E-M1 II is 62 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2S and E-M1 II.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H2S will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2S should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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

        


        

          

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

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography info
83
 manual focus
 MP count great (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
74
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography factors
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proof
 more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
77
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 weather sealing
 lighter than average in class (574g)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
86
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (580 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
74
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography advice
73
 better than average battery (580 CIPA)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
72
 lighter than average in class (574 grams)
 weather sealing
 offers touch to focus
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography highlights
85
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 better than average battery (580 shots)
 two card slots
75
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no low pass filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 two card slots
 not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging factors
73
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 lighter than average in class (574 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-H2SOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-H2S Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-31 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans CMOS
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 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
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
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MOV, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 574g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 580 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $2,499 $1,700