Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.
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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 6 years later than the E-M5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores against the E-M5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T30 & Olympus OM-D E-M5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T30 | E-M5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | April 2012 | Fresher by 83 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer display (+430k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T30
E-M5 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T30 | E-M5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 has dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the E-M5.
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Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M5 is 82 and 81 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M5.
All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will result in greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-T30-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-02-14 | 2012-04-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 (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 grams (0.84 lb) | 425 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 826 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $899 | $799 |