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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
75 Overall
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Fujifilm X100V front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80 Imaging
61 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100F
Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Updated by OM System OM-5
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X100V versus Olympus E-M5 III, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and E-M5 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100V was released 4 months later than the E-M5 III so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X100V scores versus the E-M5 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Olympus E-M5 III

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X100V E-M5 III 
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Fujifilm X100V

					

					

						
 E-M5 III Fujifilm X100V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-M5 III

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X100V E-M5 III 
RevealedFebruary 2020October 2019Same age
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 III has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X100V versus Olympus E-M5 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V vs the E-M5 III.
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and E-M5 III is 79 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and E-M5 III.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100V due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X100V will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

						Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
82
 manual focus
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
76
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Street photography advice
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography advice
74
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 environment sealing
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (478g)
83
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X100V
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
73
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (420 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 no image stabilization
75
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect auto focus
 low battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography factors
76
 better than average battery (420 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (478 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
77
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery life (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
73
 manual focus
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (420 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 no image stabilization
77
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 low battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
35
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen capability
 includes face detect autofocus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (478g)
84
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone support
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-M5 III
 Fujifilm X100VOlympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X100V Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-02-04 2019-10-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 20 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0 -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 478 grams (1.05 lbs) 414 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 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 420 shots 310 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,399 $1,199