Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

X-T30 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Specs

X-T30

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 26 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8mm³ (4.7″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″)
  • 383g (12.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T30

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

  • Introduced in February 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 123.7 x 85 x 44.5mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″)
  • 469g (15.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for OM-D E-M5 Mark II

X-T30 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Fujifilm X-T30

X-T30 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II: Viewfinder

X-T30 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.36 megapixel with magnification of 0.62x.

OM-D E-M5 Mark II has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 2.36 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.74x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

X-T30 (0.62x)

OM-D E-M5 Mark II (0.74x)

Note: Differences in the image area are the result of different image ratios, 3:2 or 4:3. That can make it difficult to compare the viewfinder magnification of both cameras. However, with these two cameras the difference is considerable in any case.

Fujifilm X-T30 VS Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm X-T30 a better choice

X-T30

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

26.10 16.10
Auto Focus points (4)

425 81
Built-in flash (2)

Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Weighs less (2)

383g
(12.4 oz.)
469g
(15.1 oz.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T30 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the built-in flash, the superior video recording and the lower weight than the OM-D E-M5 Mark II.

The X-T30 scores 20 points.

Otherwise why to choose Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

X-T30

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 10
Better sensibility (4)

200 – 12800 ISO 200 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

25 80
Image stabilizer (3)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

380 750
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the OM-D E-M5 Mark II are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 17 points for the OM-D E-M5 Mark II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

X-T30

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Sensor cleaning

Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen

Touch screen

External microphone

Similar size

459cm³ 468cm³
WiFi

Fujifilm X-T30 VS Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Dimensions

Look at front view of the X-T30 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm X-T30

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

20
17

We advise to choose the newest model: Fujifilm X-T30.