Fujifilm X-Pro3vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
View OM-D E-M5 Mark II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
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 fujifilm x-pro3 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 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £350 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| 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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