Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T10 was announced 3 years before the E-M10 III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up against the E-M10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T10 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T10 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 has got external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Olympus E-M10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 compared to the E-M10 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-M10 III is 83 and 80 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-M10 III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm X-T10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.