Fujifilm X-S20 vs OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II

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X-S20 compared with OM-5 Mark II
FujifilmX-S20OM SYSTEMOM-5 Mark II
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023July 2025
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFour Thirds
Sensor typeBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4Live MOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm17.4 × 13 mm
Effective resolution26.1 MP20.4 MP
Largest image6240 × 41605184 × 3888
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–12800200–25600
Sensor detail–Maker Japan specifies approximately 20.37 effective and 21.77 total megapixels, rounded to 20.4 and 21.8 in UK table. Japan gives 17.4×13 mm image area; UK gives 17.3×13 mm
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFFJPEG and 12-bit losslessly compressed ORF RAW; ordinary output 5184×3888. Tripod composite RAW 10368×7776 needs OM Workspace for 80 MP development; handheld composite 50 MP, rather than an 80 MP single-shot sensor
ISO detailStandard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200Manual ISO 200–25600, expanded LOW approximately 64 and 100; default Auto upper limit 6400 (maker Japan)
Image processorX-Processor 5TruePic IX
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountMicro Four Thirds
StabilisationSensor shiftLens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst30 fps30 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS, excluded from body specifications and weight–
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast AF; 117 or 425 selectable single-point positions; maker animal, bird, vehicle, aeroplane and train subject detection, with bird and aeroplane settings respectively detecting insects and drones; automatic subject selection in Auto modeHybrid sensor phase/contrast, 121 cross-type phase positions; face/eye recognition and Starry Sky AF, without animal/vehicle subject recognition (both reviews)
Shutter–Mechanical 1/8000–60 seconds; electronic 1/32000–60 seconds; Bulb and Live Composite modes
Burst detailElectronic up to 30 fps with 1.25× crop, or 20 fps uncropped; mechanical up to 8 fps. Maker cropped 30 fps buffer 407 JPEG or 88 compressed RAW frames, dependent on media and conditionsElectronic 30 fps fixes focus/exposure at first frame; approximately 10 fps electronic tracking and 6 fps mechanical. Maker Japan example 30 fps buffer 19 RAW/21 JPEG with specified KIOXIA card and 12–40mm F2.8 PRO II; UK examples differ
Stabilisation detailFive-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops, CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; movie digital stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separateFive-axis sensor shift; maker CIPA 2024 up to 6.5 centre/5.5 corner stops with 12–45mm F4 PRO at 45mm. Sync IS up to 7.5/6.5 with 12–100mm F4 IS PRO at 100mm and half-press IS off
FlashManual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoe–
Exposure controlsPASM and dedicated Vlog mode dial; customisable function dial, front/rear command dials; 19 film simulationsPASM and computational-photography CP button; Live ND2–16, focus stacking, HDR and multiple exposures; mode, ISO, shutter, flash and compatible-lens restrictions apply
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps4096 × 2160 at 24 fps
Video detailInternal uncropped 6.2K 3:2 6240×4160 up to 29.97p in 10-bit H.265; DCI4K/UHD up to 59.94p with mode-dependent 1.18× crop; 8-bit H.264 up to 29.97p can use full width. Separate Full HD high-speed up to 240p; F-Log2; compatible external recorders support 12-bit ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW. Optional FAN-001 cooling fan; no recording-duration guaranteeInternal C4K 4096×2160 at 24p; UHD 3840×2160 at 30/25/24p; H.264 MOV, 8-bit recording (Amateur Photographer). FHD high-speed 120 fps is separate; OM-Log400 and OM-Cinema1/2 profiles
AudioSeparate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone socketsInternal stereo microphones, external 3.5 mm microphone input; 48 kHz/16-bit or 96 kHz/24-bit recording
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,840,0001,037,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailVari-angle forward-facing 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dotsFully articulated touchscreen; UK table 1.037 million dots, Japan rounds to 1.04 million
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinityOLED approximately 2.36 million dots, approximately 100% coverage; maximum 1.37× with 50mm lens at infinity at −1 dioptre depends on finder style
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)800 photographs310 photographs
Body weight410 g370 g (better)
Release detailMaker Austrian launch statement dated 24 May 2023 specifies retail from late June 2023; month precision retained. Corporate announcement pages returned 403, so no unsupported first-sale day is assertedMaker US release confirms early July 2025 retail; Japan 18 July local date. Earliest worldwide day unconfirmed, so month precision retained
Recording mediaSingle UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibilityOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I and UHS-II
PortsUSB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoeUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed Type-C without USB PD, micro-HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and 2.5 mm remote socket (maker Japan). UK USB 3 heading does not establish USB 3 transfer speed
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2 (maker Japan); UK Bluetooth 4.2 table conflicts. Smartphone location tagging, rather than built-in GPS
Battery life detailNP-W235; approximately 800 Economy-mode or 750 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging/power supportedBLS-50; 310 standard or 640 low-power CIPA shots with specified KIOXIA card. Approximately 60 minutes CIPA video or 100 minutes with other operations disabled; recording limited by card, battery and conditions
Charging–In-camera USB charging with power off; USB power supply supported, but no USB Power Delivery. Charger not supplied
Dimensions127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mmApproximately 125.3×85.2×52 mm excluding protrusions (maker Japan and US launch); UK table gives conflicting 49.7 mm depth
Weight detailApproximately 410 g excluding battery/card, or 491 g including both; overview's wording does not establish a 491 g body-only figureMaker Japan 370 g body only or 418 g with battery/card and without eyecup; UK body-only table gives conflicting 366 g. Photographed kit lens excluded
MaterialsNo weather sealing according to both reviews; maker operating temperature 0°C to +40°CIP53 with specified IP53 lens, IPX1 with IPX1 lens; weather qualification excludes charging and HDMI. Operation −10 to 40°C; not an immersion rating
Colours–Black, silver and sand beige; kit availability varies by region
In the boxNP-W235 battery, plug adapter, USB cable, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling-fan connector cover–

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