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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was announced 24 months before the E-M1 III making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades versus the E-M1 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 Fujifilm X-H1 E-M1 III 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Fujifilm X-H1

 E-M1 III Fujifilm X-H1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2018Newer by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M1 III

 Fujifilm X-H1 E-M1 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 has got exterior dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the E-M1 III.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M1 III is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M1 III.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-H1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
79
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (310 shots)
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging information
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Fujifilm X-H1Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-14 2020-02-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 gr (1.48 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 420 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $1,300 $1,800