Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M5 is 82 and 81 respectively.

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.