X100Svs 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?
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
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 x100s has the highest resolution at 16mp; the x100s 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 | X100S (2013) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £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 | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| 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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