X-T5vs OM-3
VS
OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure 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, 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-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
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-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the om-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 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 | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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