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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" 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 2022
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus OM System OM-5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 13 months prior to the OM System OM-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades versus the OM System OM-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the OM System OM-5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II OM System OM-5 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 OM System OM-5 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
ReleasedOctober 2022September 2021More recent by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and OM System OM-5

 Fujifilm X-T30 II OM System OM-5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-5 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus OM System OM-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the OM System OM-5.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and OM System OM-5 is 82 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and OM System OM-5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T30 II will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Portrait photography with OM System OM-5
83
you can focus manually
MP count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
OM System OM-5 Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography highlights
OM System OM-5 Sports photography highlights
80
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
MP count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
OM System OM-5 Travel photography features
80
better than average battery (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count great (26MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography information
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography information
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
OM System OM-5 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and OM System OM-5
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOM System OM-5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II OM System OM-5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 26MP 20MP
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 62 119
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (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 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 414 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 photographs 310 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $900 $1,200