Fujifilm X-S20 vs OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FujifilmX-S20 | OM SYSTEMOM-5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2023 | July 2025 |
| Image and sensor | ||
| Camera type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor format | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | Back-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4 | Live MOS |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 × 15.6 mm | 17.4 × 13 mm |
| Effective resolution | 26.1 MP | 20.4 MP |
| Largest image | 6240 × 4160 | 5184 × 3888 |
| RAW recording | Yes | Yes |
| Standard ISO range | 160–12800 | 200–25600 |
| 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 formats | JPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF | JPEG 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 detail | Standard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200 | Manual ISO 200–25600, expanded LOW approximately 64 and 100; default Auto upper limit 6400 (maker Japan) |
| Image processor | X-Processor 5 | TruePic IX |
| Lens and shooting | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilisation | Sensor shift | Lens and sensor shift |
| Maximum continuous burst | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Lens detail | Fujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS, excluded from body specifications and weight | – |
| Autofocus | Hybrid 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 mode | Hybrid 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 detail | Electronic 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 conditions | Electronic 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 detail | Five-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops, CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; movie digital stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separate | Five-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 |
| Flash | Manual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoe | – |
| Exposure controls | PASM and dedicated Vlog mode dial; customisable function dial, front/rear command dials; 19 film simulations | PASM 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 resolution | 6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps | 4096 × 2160 at 24 fps |
| Video detail | Internal 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 guarantee | Internal 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 |
| Audio | Separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets | Internal stereo microphones, external 3.5 mm microphone input; 48 kHz/16-bit or 96 kHz/24-bit recording |
| Screen and viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Screen size | 3″ | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,840,000 | 1,037,000 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilting screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display detail | Vari-angle forward-facing 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots | Fully articulated touchscreen; UK table 1.037 million dots, Japan rounds to 1.04 million |
| Viewfinder detail | 0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity | OLED 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-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 800 photographs | 310 photographs |
| Body weight | 410 g | 370 g (better) |
| Release detail | Maker 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 asserted | Maker US release confirms early July 2025 retail; Japan 18 July local date. Earliest worldwide day unconfirmed, so month precision retained |
| Recording media | Single UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibility | One SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I and UHS-II |
| Ports | USB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoe | USB 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 connections | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 | Wi-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 detail | NP-W235; approximately 800 Economy-mode or 750 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging/power supported | BLS-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 |
| Dimensions | 127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm | Approximately 125.3×85.2×52 mm excluding protrusions (maker Japan and US launch); UK table gives conflicting 49.7 mm depth |
| Weight detail | Approximately 410 g excluding battery/card, or 491 g including both; overview's wording does not establish a 491 g body-only figure | Maker 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 |
| Materials | No weather sealing according to both reviews; maker operating temperature 0°C to +40°C | IP53 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 box | NP-W235 battery, plug adapter, USB cable, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling-fan connector cover | – |
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