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Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T3 and OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was launched 5 years earlier than the OM System OM-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades against the OM System OM-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the OM System OM-5

 Fujifilm X-T3 OM System OM-5 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 OM System OM-5 Fujifilm X-T3 
LaunchedOctober 2022September 2018Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and OM System OM-5

 Fujifilm X-T3 OM System OM-5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 and OM System OM-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the OM System OM-5.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and OM System OM-5 is 71 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and OM System OM-5.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography information
OM System OM-5 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography information
OM System OM-5 Sports photography information
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with OM System OM-5
74
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
78
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography information
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging factors
OM System OM-5 Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and OM System OM-5
 Fujifilm X-T3OM System OM-5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 OM System OM-5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 119
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lb) 414 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 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 390 photographs 310 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $1,500 $1,200