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Kit comparison · 2025

OM System OM-5 vs Fujifilm X-S20: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

OM System OM-5 is weather sealed; the other is notOM System OM-5 uses MFT; Fujifilm X-S20 uses APS-C
The adventure kit
OM System OM-5
+ M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
77/100
$1,813
camera + lens
★ Overall winner
The travel creator
Fujifilm X-S20
+ XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
78/100
$1,923
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
MFT
APS-C
Resolution
20MP
26MP
IBIS
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Weather seal
✓ Yes
— No
Battery
520 shots
750 shots
Body weight
366g
491g
Released
2,022
2,023
Lens
Model
M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
Focal range
12-45mm (24-90mm equiv)
18-55mm
Max aperture
f/4
f/2.8
Type
Zoom
Zoom
Lens weight
254g
310g
Combined kit
Total weight
620g
801g
Total price
€1,648
€1,748
Tier
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
64
76
Travel
92
88
Portrait
70
82
Wildlife
80
62
Sports
78
65
Video
76
88
Value for money
80
84
Strengths
+Best-in-class IBIS
+Weather sealed
+Very compact
+Great for adventure travel
+IBIS in compact body
+Exceptional battery life
+Excellent 6.2K video
+Great film simulations
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camera + lens
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OM System OM-5 vs Fujifilm X-S20: common questions

Which is better overall, the OM System OM-5 or the Fujifilm X-S20?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Fujifilm X-S20 edges ahead with an average score of 78/100 vs 77/100. Fujifilm's strengths include: IBIS in compact body and Exceptional battery life.

Is the Fujifilm X-S20 worth the extra cost over the OM System OM-5?

The X-S20 kit costs €100 more than the OM-5 kit. The extra cost buys you: IBIS in compact body and Exceptional battery life. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the OM System OM-5 or Fujifilm X-S20?

For beginners, the Fujifilm X-S20 scores higher (76 vs 64 for beginner-friendliness). IBIS in compact body.

Which has better video, the OM System OM-5 or Fujifilm X-S20?

For video, the Fujifilm X-S20 leads with a video score of 88/100. It has IBIS for smoother handheld footage. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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