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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was brought out 17 months prior to the E-M1 III making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades against the E-M1 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M1 III 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1 III Fujifilm X-T3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020September 2018Newer by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M1 III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

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

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 features physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 compared to the E-M1 III.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M1 III is 71 and 67 respectively.

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

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

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M1 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography factors
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography details
74
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
79
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Fujifilm X-T3Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-06 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 TruePic IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 grams (1.19 pounds) 580 grams (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 shots 420 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 2 2
Cost at launch $1,500 $1,800