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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • New Model is OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was announced 13 months earlier than the E-M5 III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades vs the E-M5 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M5 III 

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

 E-M5 III Fujifilm X-T3 
ReleasedOctober 2019September 2018Newer by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 E-M5 III 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") along with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M5 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the E-M5 III.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M5 III is 71 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and E-M5 III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T3 will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
83
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
74
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count great (26MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
34
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-T3Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2019-10-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 414g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 310 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $1,500 $1,199