X-M5vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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 System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
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