Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 III

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Olympus E-M1 III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 6 years before the E-M1 III which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the E-M1 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 & Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the E-M1 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M1 III is 79 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M1 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.