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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Later Model is OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was manufactured very close to the E-M5 III so they are of a similar age. 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 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up vs the E-M5 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-M5 III 
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 E-M5 III Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 E-M5 III 
ReleasedOctober 2019October 2019Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 III has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the E-M5 III.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-M5 III is 78 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and E-M5 III.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
83
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography features
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is great (26MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-23 2019-10-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lbs) 414 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual 1
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