X-T30 IIIvs OM-5
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Which should you buy?
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 iii is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 III | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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