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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
65

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 II 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
  • Launched May 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was manufactured 7 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores vs the E-M5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S E-M5 II 
ReleasedMay 2022February 2015Newer by 90 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kClearer screen (+583k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S E-M5 II 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2S has got outer measurements 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-M5 II has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S and the E-M5 II.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and E-M5 II is 62 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2S and E-M5 II.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2S will offer extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2S provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography advice
83
 has manual focus
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
71
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography features
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography features
72
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 weather sealing
 more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
82
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography information
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography information
86
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery power (580 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
65
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 not so great battery life (310 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
73
 great battery power (580 shots)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
74
 environment proof
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery life (310 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
85
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery power (580 per charge)
 two card slots
74
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 not so great battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging advice
73
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
82
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm X-H2SOlympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-H2S Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-31 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans MOS
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 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 469g (1.03 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 896
Other
Battery life 580 images 310 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at release $2,499 $699