X-T5vs OM-5
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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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the om-5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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