Fujifilm
X-T2
Weather-sealed X-T flagship that brought 24MP X-Trans III and serious 4K to Fujifilm.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Jul 2016
OM System
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Pro MFT body with 60fps stills and rugged build before the OM-1 era.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Nov 2016
OM-D E-M1 Mark II is 4 months newer.
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Wins
X-T2
Wins
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-D E-M1 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BOM-D E-M1 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 27 frames)
- BOM-D E-M1 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- BOM-D E-M1 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- BOM-D E-M1 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-T2
133 × 92 × 49 mm
507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
X-T2 is 2mm narrower and 23mm thinner than OM-D E-M1 Mark II but it is also 1mm taller.
X-T2 is 73 g lighter than OM-D E-M1 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 49mm X-T2 · 72mm OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Sensor size, to scale
X-T2
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-T2
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-T2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 91.8, 49.2
Resolution
24.3 MP vs 20.4 MP — higher is better
Weight
507 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 27 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
AA filter
Only OM-D E-M1 Mark II supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-T2
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓24MP X-Trans III
- ✓4K video
- ✓Dual card slots
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older AF
- –Needs grip for best video
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Pros
- ✓60fps stills
- ✓Pro build
- ✓Great wildlife MFT
Cons
- –Superseded
- –20MP
- –MFT sensor
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-T2 or OM-D E-M1 Mark II?
OM-D E-M1 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for X-T2 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-T2 and OM-D E-M1 Mark II?
X-T2 is 24.3 MP and OM-D E-M1 Mark II is 20.4 MP, so the X-T2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-T2 and OM-D E-M1 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
X-T2 does not have IBIS, while OM-D E-M1 Mark II has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T2 or the OM-D E-M1 Mark II?
X-T2 reaches 14 fps electronic. OM-D E-M1 Mark II reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-T2 and OM-D E-M1 Mark II?
X-T2 weighs 507 g and OM-D E-M1 Mark II weighs 580 g, so the X-T2 is 73 g lighter.
Do the X-T2 and OM-D E-M1 Mark II record 4K video?
X-T2: 4K up to 30p. OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-T2 and OM-D E-M1 Mark II weather sealed?
X-T2: Yes. OM-D E-M1 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the X-T2 and 640 shots for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, giving the OM-D E-M1 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-T2 launched at $1,599 and OM-D E-M1 Mark II at $1,699. The X-T2 is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.