X-T5vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
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?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
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-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £350 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 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 slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| 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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