Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 III

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was revealed 4 years prior to the E-M5 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores versus the E-M5 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 features outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the E-M5 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-M5 III is 74 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-M5 III.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be behind in sensor tech.