Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was brought out 7 years later than the E-M5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores versus the E-M5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus OM-D E-M5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 enjoys physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-M5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the E-M5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-M5 is 78 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-M5.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will offer you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.