X-T1vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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 x-t1 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £350 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Macro | — | |
| 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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