Fujifilm X-T4vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-T4
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?
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
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-T4 (2020)
- Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
- X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
- Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
- Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive price
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-t4 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-T4 (2020) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual 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-T4 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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