Fujifilm X-T4vs X-T5vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4 Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) From £999 Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts View Fujifilm X-T4
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Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T5 (2022) From £1499 Best for Portraits & landscape View X-T5
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OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III 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?

Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.

Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)

  • You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
  • You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
  • Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary

X-T5 (2022)

  • You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
  • You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
  • You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls

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 x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)X-T5 (2022)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Price £999 £1,499 £699
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MP 40.2MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 6.5-stop IBIS 7-stop IBIS 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 600 shots (CIPA) ~740 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA)
Weight 607g body only 557g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-I Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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