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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Announced November 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • New Model is OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was unveiled 3 years later than the E-M5 III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades vs the E-M5 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M5 III 
AnnouncedNovember 2022October 2019Fresher by 38 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X-T5

 E-M5 III Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M5 III

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M5 III 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T5 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Olympus E-M5 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the E-M5 III.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M5 III is 70 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M5 III.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T5 will provide extra detail having an extra 20MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
great MP (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
heavier than average (557g)
83
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (580 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
71
good battery power (580 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
great MP (40 megapixels)
heavier than average (557g)
display is not selfie friendly
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography information
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (580 per charge)
has double storage slots
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery power (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
has external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (557g)
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X-T5Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2019-10-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/180000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
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 PCM
Max video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557g (1.23 lb) 414g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 photos 310 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $1,699 $1,199