X-M5vs OM-3
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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VS
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
View OM-3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Travel, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
Who should buy what
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
OM-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the om-3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife |
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