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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
82 Imaging
73 Features
88 Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M1 III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 19 months after the E-M1 III making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up versus the E-M1 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M1 III 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021February 2020More modern by 19 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 E-M1 III Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M1 III 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M1 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and the E-M1 III.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M1 III is 82 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M1 III.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography advice
83
 focusing manually
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
79
 tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 has focus by touch
 no image stabilization
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography highlights
80
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 high megapixels (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography info
80
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
79
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
81
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 no image stabilization
81
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
37
 built-in touchscreen
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
79
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M1 III
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 425 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 62 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 420 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $900 $1,800