Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 4 years later than the E-M1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the E-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T3 & Olympus OM-D E-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the E-M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M1 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.