Fujifilm X-T3 vs OM System OM-5

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T3 & OM System OM-5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.