X-T2vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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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, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
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-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
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-t2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £350 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | 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 | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| 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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