X-H2vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
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) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £699 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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