Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
59

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Display
ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
Announced May 2022
Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)

16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
3" Tilting Screen
ISO 200 - 25600
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
1920 x 1080 video
Micro Four Thirds Mount
425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
Released April 2012
Updated by Olympus E-M5 II

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was manufactured 10 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up against the E-M5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 Gallery

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus OM-D E-M5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H2S Gallery and Olympus E-M5 Gallery.

Fujifilm X H2S front Fujifilm X H2S front thumbnail

Fujifilm X H2S screen back Fujifilm X H2S screen back thumbnail

Olympus E M5 front Olympus E M5 front thumbnail

Olympus E M5 screen back Olympus E M5 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Olympus E-M5

	Fujifilm X-H2S	E-M5
Released	May 2022	April 2012	More modern by 123 months
Screen type	Fully Articulated	Tilting	Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution	1620k	610k	Sharper screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen			Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

	E-M5		Fujifilm X-H2S

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M5

	Fujifilm X-H2S	E-M5
Focus manually			Very precise focusing
Screen sizing	3.00"	3"	Equivalent screen size
Touch screen			Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H2S has got 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) whilst the Olympus E-M5 has sizing of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs the E-M5.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2S and E-M5 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2S and E-M5.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-H2S will result in greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2S should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2S

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5

has manual focus

great MP (26MP)

sensor size is decent (APS-C)

offers face detect focus

supports RAW formats

manual focus

resolution is good (16MP)

decent sensor size (Four Thirds)

comes with face detect focus

delivers RAW files

Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography details

Olympus E-M5 Street photography details

screen can move to multiple angles

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

sensor size is decent (APS-C)

supports RAW formats

provides touch focus

weather proofing

more heavy than competitors in class (660g)

has a tilting screen

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

decent sensor size (Four Thirds)

delivers RAW files

boasts touch focus

environment sealing

good ISO range (25,600)

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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography details

Olympus E-M5 Sports photography details

max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)

quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great MP (26MP)

sensor size is decent (APS-C)

offers tracking focus

weather proofing

good battery pack (580 shots)

comes with phase detect auto focus

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

resolution is good (16 megapixels)

decent sensor size (Four Thirds)

comes with tracking focus

environment sealing

no phase detect auto focus

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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography details

Olympus E-M5 Travel photography details

good battery pack (580 CIPA)

weather proofing

has bluetooth

provides touch focus

great MP (26 megapixels)

selfie friendly screen

more heavy than competitors in class (660g)

environment sealing

boasts touch focus

resolution is good (16MP)

no Time Lapse recording

does not have selfie friendly display

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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Landscape photography camera

Olympus E-M5 as a Landscape photography camera

has manual focus

interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

good sized screen (3.00 inch)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great MP (26 megapixels)

sensor size is decent (APS-C)

no anti-alias filter

supports RAW formats

weather proofing

good battery pack (580 CIPA)

has dual storage slots

manual focus

switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)

nice screen size (3 inches)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

resolution is good (16MP)

decent sensor size (Four Thirds)

good ISO range (25,600)

delivers RAW files

environment sealing

no Time Lapse recording

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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging advice

Olympus E-M5 Vlogging advice

selfie friendly screen

built-in touchscreen

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

offers face detect focus

high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)

does have microphone jack

more heavy than competitors in class (660g)

built-in touchscreen

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

comes with face detect focus

video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)

does not have selfie friendly display

no mic jack

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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M5
	Fujifilm X-H2S	Olympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Manufacturer	FujiFilm	Olympus
Model	Fujifilm X-H2S	Olympus OM-D E-M5
Type	Advanced Mirrorless	Advanced Mirrorless
Announced	2022-05-31	2012-04-30
Body design	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip	-	TruePic VI
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 area	366.6mm²	224.9mm²
Sensor resolution	26MP	16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution	6240 x 4160	4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO	12800	25600
Highest enhanced ISO	51200	-
Lowest native ISO	160	200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO	80	100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points	425	35
Lens
Lens mount	Fujifilm X	Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses	82	107
Focal length multiplier	1.5	2.1
Screen
Display type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Display sizing	3.00 inch	3 inch
Display resolution	1,620k dot	610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology	-	Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	5,760k dot	1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage	100 percent	100 percent
Viewfinder magnification	0.8x	0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed	30 secs	60 secs
Fastest shutter speed	1/8000 secs	1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed	1/32000 secs	-
Continuous shutter speed	15.0fps	9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range	no built-in flash	no built-in flash
Flash settings	no built-in flash	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync	1/250 secs	1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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	1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless	Built-In	Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS	None	None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight	660 grams (1.46 pounds)	425 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions	136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7")	122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score	not tested	71
DXO Color Depth score	not tested	22.8
DXO Dynamic range score	not tested	12.3
DXO Low light score	not tested	826
Other
Battery life	580 images	360 images
Form of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery model	NP-W235	BLN-1
Self timer	Yes	Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media	1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots	2	One
Retail cost	$2,499	$799