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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was revealed 2 years later than the E-M1 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades against the E-M1 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M1 III 
IntroducedNovember 2022February 2020Fresher by 34 months
Screen resolution1840k1037kCrisper screen (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Fujifilm X-T5

 E-M1 III Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M1 III

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M1 III 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 compared to the E-M1 III.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M1 III is 70 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M1 III.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will give extra detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
high sensor resolution (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography features
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than competitors (557g)
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (580 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery power (580 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
high sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
heavier than competitors (557g)
screen is not selfie friendly
79
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
87
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (580 CIPA)
2 card slots
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (557g)
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Fujifilm X-T5Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2020-02-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic IX
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 gr (1.23 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 580 photographs 420 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $1,699 $1,800