Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T2
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replacement is Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-T3 was brought out 6 years later than the E-M5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the E-M5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T3 & Olympus OM-D E-M5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T3 | E-M5 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | April 2012 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 610k | Clearer display (+430k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T3
E-M5 | Fujifilm X-T3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T3 | E-M5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 has specifications of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Olympus E-M5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the E-M5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M5 is 71 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T3 will give you more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T3 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-09-06 | 2012-04-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor 4 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor 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 Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 539 grams (1.19 lbs) | 425 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 826 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Launch price | $1,500 | $799 |