X-Pro2vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
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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?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
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-pro2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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