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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II 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
  • Launched September 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T4
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was launched 24 months after the E-M1 II making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the E-M1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M1 II 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2016More modern by 24 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M1 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the E-M1 II.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M1 II is 71 and 68 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M1 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T3 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (574g)
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography features
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography details
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competitors (574g)
environment proofing
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
lighter than competitors (574 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-T3Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-06 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MOV, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 574g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots 2 2
Retail price $1,500 $1,700