X-H2vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs OM-D E-M10 IV
OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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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.
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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
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
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the x-h2, olympus om-d e-m5 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £699 | £469 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.4MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 414g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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