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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(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
Olympus E-M5
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018April 2012Fresher by 78 months
Display resolution1040k610kClearer display (+430k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 E-M5 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography factors
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography features
74
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M5 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm X-T3Olympus OM-D E-M5
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