X-H2vs Z5 IIvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2
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Nikon Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) From £1299 Best for Full-frame value View Z5 II
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OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) From £699 Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

Which should you buy?

High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.

Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.

Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

X-H2 (2022)

  • You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
  • You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
  • You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup

Z5 II (2024)

  • You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
  • You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
  • You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience

Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)

  • You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
  • You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
  • Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor

Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H2 (2022)Z5 II (2024)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Price £1,399 £1,299 £699
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 40.2MP 24.5MP 20.4MP
Video 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical
Battery Life ~680 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 700g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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