X-H2vs Nikon Zfvs 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 Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) From £1699 Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf
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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.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
  • You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
  • You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use

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)Nikon Zf (2023)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Price £1,399 £1,699 £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, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit 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, 8.0 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) ~380 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 710g with battery 414g body only
Dimensions 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm 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" vari-angle 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 Single SD UHS-II slot 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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