Fujifilm X-T30 vs OM System OM-5

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 & OM System OM-5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & OM System OM-5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.