X-T50vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
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?
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
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-T50 (2024)
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
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-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable; only the om-d e-m5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T50 (2024) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £350 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| 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 →
More comparisons with X-T50
Camera family history