Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Z30vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
View Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
- You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
- You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, olympus om-d e-m5 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Z30 (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £479 | £699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 11fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 405g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | None | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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