X-T5vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
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.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- Travel photographers who want a compact, weather-sealed MFT body
- Outdoor photographers upgrading from the E-M10 who want better sealing
- Enthusiasts who want strong IBIS in a lightweight, portable system
- Photographers who want a capable travel camera that won't weigh them down
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 | X-T5 (2022) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £699 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 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 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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