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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T4
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M1 
RevealedSeptember 2018October 2013Fresher by 60 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 E-M1 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Street photography with Olympus E-M1
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography information
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
weather proof
has focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
not so great battery (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (497g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm X-T3Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2013-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 TruePIC VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 lb) 497g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life 390 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $1,500 $799