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Fujifilm X-T30 vs OM System OM-5

Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
OM System OM-5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
64
Features
88
Overall
73

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

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs OM System OM-5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus OM System OM-5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 4 years earlier than the OM System OM-5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores against the OM System OM-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 OM System OM-5 

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

 OM System OM-5 Fujifilm X-T30 
ReleasedOctober 2022February 2019More modern by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 OM System OM-5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 has physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 versus OM System OM-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the OM System OM-5.

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

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and OM System OM-5 is 82 and 80 respectively.

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

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

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and OM System OM-5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
OM System OM-5 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
78
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with OM System OM-5
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
OM System OM-5 Sports photography details
78
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
OM System OM-5 Travel photography advice
80
better than average battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography information
OM System OM-5 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging factors
OM System OM-5 Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
84
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and OM System OM-5
 Fujifilm X-T30OM System OM-5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 OM System OM-5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2022-10-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 119
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 414 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Price at launch $899 $1,200