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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III 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
  • Released September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Successor is OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was manufactured 23 months later than the E-M5 III making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the E-M5 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M5 III 
IntroducedSeptember 2021October 2019More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 E-M5 III Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-T30 II E-M5 III 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the E-M5 III.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M5 III is 82 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and E-M5 III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M5 III Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
83
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
80
great battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography advice
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
low battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging information
36
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIOlympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-02 2019-10-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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
Amount of lenses 62 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 414 gr (0.91 lb)
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 pictures 310 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $1,199