Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Revealed July 2016
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
- Later Model is OM System OM-5
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Olympus E-M5 III
| Fujifilm X-T2 | E-M5 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X-T2
| E-M5 III | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2019 |  | July 2016 | More recent by 39 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M5 III
| Fujifilm X-T2 | E-M5 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison
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.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2016-07-07 | 2019-10-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X-Processor Pro2 | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | MOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 30.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 507 gr (1.12 lbs) | 414 gr (0.91 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 310 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLN-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | 2 | Single |
| Launch pricing | $1,600 | $1,199 |