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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Later Model is OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Olympus E-M5 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 13 months after the E-M5 III making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the E-M5 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-M5 III 
LaunchedOctober 2020October 2019More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X-S10

 E-M5 III Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-M5 III 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Olympus E-M5 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the E-M5 III.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M5 III is 73 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M5 III.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
83
manual focus
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
75
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
more heavy than competitors (465g)
83
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography features
86
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
76
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
high resolution (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
86
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization
high resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging features
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than competitors (465g)
84
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-S10Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated 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 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lbs) 414 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 images 310 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $1,199