Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
- Announced January 2017
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the E-M1 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-M1 III
| Fujifilm X-T20 | E-M1 III |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Fujifilm X-T20
| E-M1 III | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2020 |  | January 2017 | More modern by 37 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+117k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-M1 III
| Fujifilm X-T20 | E-M1 III | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the E-M1 III.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-M1 III is 83 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-M1 III.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T20 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T20 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-01-18 | 2020-02-11 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X-Processor Pro2 | TruePic IX |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 121 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 60.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 383 gr (0.84 lb) | 580 gr (1.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 350 pictures | 420 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLH-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) |
| Storage slots | One | Dual |
| Retail price | $900 | $1,800 |
