Fujifilm X-T4vs Lumix S5 IIvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4 Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) From £999 Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts View Fujifilm X-T4
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) From £1999 Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 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?

Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.

Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.

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

Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)

  • You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
  • You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
  • Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary

Lumix S5 II (2023)

  • You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
  • You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
  • You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance

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 fujifilm x-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)Lumix S5 II (2023)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Price £999 £1,999 £699
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MP 24.2MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 6.5-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 600 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA)
Weight 607g body only 740g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Leica L-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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