Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Revealed September 2018
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T2
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M5
- Successor is Olympus E-M5 III

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview
Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 3 years after the E-M5 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the E-M5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T3 | E-M5 II | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2015 | Newer by 44 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-T3
E-M5 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-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T3 | E-M5 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the E-M5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M5 II is 71 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M5 II.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T3 will show more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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


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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T3 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-09-06 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 539 grams (1.19 lbs) | 469 grams (1.03 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 896 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photos | 310 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,500 | $699 |