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X-T30 III vs OM-5 Mark II

Quick take: The X-T30 III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T30 III is the most affordable; only the OM-5 Mark II is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-T30 III — Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street: 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.

Who should buy what
X-T30 III (2025)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-T30 IIIFujifilm · 2025OM-5 Mark IIOM System · 2025
Price £829Best£880
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MPBest20.4MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p4K/30p, OM-Log400
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft)Phase-hybrid AF (121 cross-type points)
Stabilisation No stabilisationUp to 7.5-stop Sync IS (6.5-stop body-only)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked)Best
Battery Life ~315 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best310 shots (CIPA)
Weight 360g (body only)Best370g (body only)
Dimensions 118 × 83 × 47mm—
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnificationEVF, 2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, tiltingFully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mountMicro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slotSingle SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-FiUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T30 III
OM-5 Mark II
Portrait
7.2/10
6.5/10
Street
6.9/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.6/10
5.4/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
5.1/10
Documentary
6.2/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
6.7/10
Landscape
5.1/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
7.4/10
Casual
6.2/10
6.1/10
Food
6.3/10
6.9/10
Macro
6.0/10
8.1/10
Architecture
5.5/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
5.5/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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Vlogging & Video
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6.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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