Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 III

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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M5 III

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M5 III Review.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Olympus E-M5 III

Less expensive
$900 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
26.1 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M5 III advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Longer video battery life
60 vs 45 minutes
Capture more video
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 20.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 20.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Same great image quality as the X-T3; Excellent high ISO performance for an APS-C camera; Improved hybrid AF system with full image area coverage; Fast AF speeds; 4K video up to 30p; Compact design; Great value.
Slightly higher noise levels than predecessor; No in-body image stabilization; Single card slot; No dedicated headphone jack; No weather sealing.
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Improved image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance for a modern MFT sensor; Very fast AF; Excellent image stabilization; 4K video recording; Weather-sealed build quality.
Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200

$849
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Doesn't require an AA filter

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Olympus E-M5 III

Fujifilm X-T200

$924
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic G100

Fujifilm X-T30

Panasonic G100

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$599
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic G100

$924
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$599
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 IV

Fujifilm X-T30

Olympus E-M10 IV

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

$666
4/3

Less expensive
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Olympus E-M5 III

Olympus E-M10 IV

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$666
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

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Compared to Nikon Z fc

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon Z fc

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$957
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Newer

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc

Olympus E-M5 III

Nikon Z fc

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$957
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$849
APS-C

$900
APS-C

Newer
More dots on screen

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Olympus E-M5 III

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$924
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$900
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

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