• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800

Buy From

Differences

Olympus E-M5 II advantages over Fujifilm X-T200

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm X-T200 advantages over Olympus E-M5 II

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Newer
    5 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    920k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Olympus E-M5 II
Body Only (Silver)
  • Body Only (Silver)
  • Body Only (Black)
All E-M5 II Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm X-T200
Body Only
  • Body Only
  • Kit with 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6
All X-T200 Deals

Review Excerpt

  • Excellent handling in a compact, weather-sealed body; Crisp, roomy electronic viewfinder; Image quality that can take the fight to APS-C DSLRs; Unique high-res mode lets it bat far above its weight for static scenes; Extremely fast 10 fps burst shooting, Excellent video feature set

  • Control dials are easily bumped; Below-average battery life at default settings; Buffer depths for raw shooters are a bit limited; 16-megapixel sensor resolution feels dated; Weak bundled flash strobe

  • Read our Olympus E-M5 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-M5 II
Panasonic GX7
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • High resolution composite
  • $648
  • 4/3
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Internal flash

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7

Fujifilm X-T200
Panasonic GX7
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $648
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GX7

Compared to Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M5 II
Panasonic GX8
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • High resolution composite
  • Fast startup
  • $998
  • 4/3
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX8

Fujifilm X-T200
Panasonic GX8
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $998
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GX8

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M5 II
Panasonic GX85
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • High resolution composite
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm X-T200
Panasonic GX85
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Longer video battery life
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Canon EOS M50 II

Olympus E-M5 II
Canon EOS M50 II
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $627
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Canon EOS M50 II

Fujifilm X-T200
Canon EOS M50 II
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $627
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Canon EOS M50 II

Compare Other Cameras?