Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5

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.

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.

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.

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.