Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III
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![Fujifilm X-T2 front Fujifilm X-T2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-T2/Fujifilm-X-T2-front.jpg)
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62 Features
88 Overall
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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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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview
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.
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Olympus E-M5 III
Fujifilm X-T2 | E-M5 III | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-III-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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.
![Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | |
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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 |