X-M5vs OM-1
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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