Clicky

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-H2
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Refreshed by OM System OM-5
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

The Fujifilm X-H1 was launched 20 months earlier than the E-M5 III which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up vs the E-M5 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-H1 E-M5 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X-H1

 E-M5 III Fujifilm X-H1 
IntroducedOctober 2019February 2018More modern by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-H1 E-M5 III 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers physical 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) and the Olympus E-M5 III has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the E-M5 III.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M5 III is 61 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-M5 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
83
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery (310 per charge)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (310 per charge)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography factors
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
low battery (310 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (310 per charge)
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (310 CIPA)
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
low battery life (310 per charge)
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-H1Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lb) 414 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 310 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Retail cost $1,300 $1,199