X-H2Svs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-H2S (2022) Starting from £2499 new Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video View X-H2S
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OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) Starting from £699 new Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

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 & 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-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

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-h2s 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 X-H2S (2022)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Price £2,499 £699
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MP 20.4MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
Burst Rate 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical
Battery Life ~580 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, 0.8× magnification 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre X-H2SOlympus OM-D E-M5 III
Sports
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Street
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0
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