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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T5
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Renewed by OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was brought out 5 months after the E-M5 III and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up vs the E-M5 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-T4 E-M5 III 
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X-T4

 E-M5 III Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-T4 E-M5 III 
IntroducedFebruary 2020October 2019Same age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T4 has outer dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M5 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the E-M5 III.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M5 III is 67 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M5 III.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
82
focusing manually
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography information
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography information
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
83
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
85
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (500 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
75
good battery pack (500 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography information
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
has double storage slots
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery pack (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging highlights
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
84
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-T4Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-24 2019-10-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 MOS
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 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 grams (1.34 lb) 414 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 One
Retail price $1,700 $1,199