Olympus E-M5 III with Fujifilm X-T1 Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III and Fujifilm X-T1 Main Features

  • October, 2019
  • April, 2014
  • 20 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • 200 - 6400 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 30.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 125 x 85 x 50 mm, 414g.
  • 129 x 90 x 47 mm, 440g.
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Olympus E-M5 III Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
90
Value for money score
71
Portability score
87
Overall score
77

Fujifilm X-T1 Scores


Imaging score
59
Features score
72
Value for money score
82
Portability score
86
Overall score
70

Fujifilm X-T1 with Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Overview


Let's compare Olympus OM-D E-M5 III with FujiFilm X-T1. These models are included in the Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras. Olympus E-M5 III was released in 2019, and Fujifilm X-T1 in 2014. OM-D E-M5 III is newer, which is a plus. X-T1 5 years older. 5 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of OM-D E-M5 III is greater than that of X-T1. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . OM-D E-M5 III has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), X-T1 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has 2360k dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus OM-D E-M5 III has 8.0 fps continuous shooting. Olympus OM-D E-M5 III has 8.0 fps continuous shooting.

General OM-D E-M5 III X-T1
Brand Olympus FujiFilm
Model OM-D E-M5 III X-T1
Announced October, 2019 April, 2014
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Fujifilm X
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2 1.5
Number of Lenses 103 51
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Tilting
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2360
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.68 0.77
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 121 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 30.0 fps 8.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 8.00
Flash Modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 23.6 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 368.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3264
Max Native ISO 25600 6400
Min Native ISO 200 200
Max Boosted ISO 0 51200
Min Boosted ISO 64 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 310 shots 350 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BLN-1 NP-W126
Physical
Weight 414 g 440 g
Physical Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50 mm 129 x 90 x 47 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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