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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T30 | E-M5 II | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2015 | Newer by 49 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-T30
E-M5 II | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T30 | E-M5 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
Fujifilm X-T30 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
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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 |