X-H2Svs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
Who should buy what
X-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £350 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Macro | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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