Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

X-T3 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Specs

X-T3

  • Introduced in September 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 26 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 132.5 x 92.8 x 58.8mm³ (5.2″ x 3.7″ x 2.3″)
  • 539g (17.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T3

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-T3 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:

Better choice: Fujifilm X-T3

X-T3 vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II: Viewfinder

X-T3 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 3.69 megapixel with magnification of 0.75x.

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-T3 (0.75x)

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 VS Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm X-T3 a better choice

X-T3

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Larger sensor (5)

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

26.10 16.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

20 10
Auto Focus points (4)

425 81
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

3.69 2.36
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
USB 3.0 (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the better viewfinder and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the X-T3 is made easy by the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

The X-T3 scores 26 points.

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

X-T3

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Better sensibility (4)

160 – 12800 ISO 200 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

25 80
Image stabilizer (3)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

390 750
Weighs less (2)

539g
(17.4 oz.)
469g
(15.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

723cm³
(46 cu.in.)
468cm³
(29 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the OM-D E-M5 Mark II are the larger sensitivity, the larger selection of lenses and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the X-T3 and the more compact size.

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

Common Specs for both cameras compared

X-T3

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Sensor cleaning

Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen

Touch screen

External microphone

WiFi

Environmental sealing

Fujifilm X-T3 VS Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Dimensions

Look at front view of the X-T3 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm X-T3

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

26
17

We recommend Fujifilm X-T3 as better choice.