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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S E-M5 
ReleasedMay 2022April 2012More modern by 123 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k610kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S E-M5 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"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.
	
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5
83
 has manual focus
 great MP (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
71
 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
72
 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)
82
 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
86
 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
67
 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
73
 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)
66
 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
85
 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
73
 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
73
 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)
34
 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-H2SOlympus 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