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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Updated by OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-M5 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was manufactured 17 months prior to the E-M5 III making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores vs the E-M5 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M5 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-M5 III Fujifilm X-T100 
LaunchedOctober 2019May 2018Newer by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M5 III 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the E-M5 III.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M5 III is 80 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M5 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography factors
72
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (448g)
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography factors
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (430 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography details
74
great battery power (430 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (448g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography highlights
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low battery life (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (448 grams)
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lb) 414 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 430 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $1,199