Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus E-M5 III

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T3 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.