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Kit comparison · 2025

OM System OM-5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II: 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 has IBIS; the other does notOM System OM-5 is weather sealed; the other is notOM System OM-5 uses MFT; Fujifilm X-T30 II uses APS-CThe X-T30 II kit costs €450 less
★ Overall winner
The adventure kit
OM System OM-5
+ M.Zuiko 12-45mm f/4 PRO
77/100
€1,648
camera + lens
The travel companion
Fujifilm X-T30 II
+ XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
76/100
€1,198
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
MFT
APS-C
Resolution
20MP
26MP
IBIS
✓ Yes
— No
Weather seal
✓ Yes
— No
Battery
520 shots
380 shots
Body weight
366g
383g
Released
2,022
2,021
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
693g
Total price
€1,648
€1,198
Tier
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
64
70
Travel
92
90
Portrait
70
84
Wildlife
80
62
Sports
78
64
Video
76
80
Value for money
80
84
Strengths
+Best-in-class IBIS
+Weather sealed
+Very compact
+Great for adventure travel
+Excellent film simulations
+Compact and light
+Great image quality
+Large lens ecosystem
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OM System OM-5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II: common questions

Which is better overall, the OM System OM-5 or the Fujifilm X-T30 II?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the OM System OM-5 edges ahead with an average score of 77/100 vs 76/100. OM System's strengths include: Best-in-class IBIS and Weather sealed.

Is the OM System OM-5 worth the extra cost over the Fujifilm X-T30 II?

The OM-5 kit costs €450 more than the X-T30 II kit. The extra cost buys you: Best-in-class IBIS and Weather sealed. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the OM System OM-5 or Fujifilm X-T30 II?

For beginners, the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores higher (70 vs 64 for beginner-friendliness). Excellent film simulations.

Which has better video, the OM System OM-5 or Fujifilm X-T30 II?

For video, the Fujifilm X-T30 II leads with a video score of 80/100.

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