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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus E-M5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was introduced 4 years after the E-M5 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 grades versus the E-M5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M5 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2015Newer by 49 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-T30

 E-M5 II Fujifilm X-T30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 E-M5 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 II has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus E-M5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 vs the E-M5 II.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M5 II is 82 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 and E-M5 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography details
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
82
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography highlights
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography advice
80
great battery power (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
74
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging details
36
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
82
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm X-T30Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
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
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 469g (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 896
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 310 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $899 $699