Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was launched 4 years earlier than the E-M5 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the E-M5 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got external measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the E-M5 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M5 III is 76 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M5 III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind in sensor innovation.