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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III 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
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was announced 18 months after the E-M10 III making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the E-M10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M10 III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2017More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Fujifilm X-T30

 E-M10 III Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M10 III 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M10 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the E-M10 III.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M10 III is 82 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M10 III.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will render more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography factors
82
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography factors
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 fps)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
80
great battery (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography details
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging details
36
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Fujifilm X-T30Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2017-08-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 TruePic VIII
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" 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 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $899 $650