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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
72

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Announced October 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Successor is OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-M5 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The X-S20 was brought out 3 years after the E-M5 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the X-S20 scores vs the E-M5 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-M5 III 
AnnouncedMay 2023October 2019Newer by 44 months
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 E-M5 III X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-M5 III

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-M5 III 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 III has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-M5 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the X-S20 against the E-M5 III.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and E-M5 III is 72 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and E-M5 III.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
84
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
77
 manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 more heavy than competitors in class (491 grams)
83
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography details
87
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (750 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 bad battery (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
77
 better than average battery power (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (491g)
77
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery (310 shots)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (750 per charge)
77
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 bad battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging advice
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 comes with microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (491g)
84
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic port
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2019-10-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 86 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 grams (1.08 pounds) 414 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 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 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 750 shots 310 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,299 $1,199