X-T5vs Nikon Zfcvs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T5 (2022) From £1499 Best for Portraits & landscape View X-T5
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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc
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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?

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

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

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

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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

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; only the x-t5, olympus om-d e-m5 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T5 (2022)Nikon Zfc (2021)Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Price £1,499 £799 £699
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 40.2MP 20.9MP 20.4MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS None (lens-based only) 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 11fps 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical
Battery Life ~740 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA) 390 shots (CIPA)
Weight 557g body only 445g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots 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 Nikon Z-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I Single UHS-I SD Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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