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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
65

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-S10
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-M5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X-S20 was launched 8 years later than the E-M5 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the X-S20 grades against the E-M5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-M5 II

          

          

            
 X-S20 E-M5 II 
ReleasedMay 2023February 2015Fresher by 101 months
Display resolution1840k1037kSharper display (+803k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-S20

          

          

            
 E-M5 II X-S20 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-M5 II

          

          

            
 X-S20 E-M5 II 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 II has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-M5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the X-S20 versus the E-M5 II.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and E-M5 II is 72 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and E-M5 II.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography highlights
83
 focusing manually
 high MP (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
71
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography details
75
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
82
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography features
86
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 good battery life (750 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
65
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography highlights
77
 good battery life (750 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (491g)
74
 weather proofing
 has focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery power (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography features
86
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (750 per charge)
74
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 not so great battery power (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 includes mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
82
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 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)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 491 gr (1.08 lb) 469 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 896
Other
Battery life 750 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,299 $699