Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Olympus E-M1 II
Fujifilm X-T3 | E-M1 II | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | September 2016 | More modern by 24 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Fujifilm X-T3
E-M1 II | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M1 II
Fujifilm X-T3 | E-M1 II | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | |
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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 |