In this technical comparison between the Fujifilm X-E5 and the OM System OM-3, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 1699 USD and $1,999.99 USD.
| Specifications |
Fujifilm X-E5 |
OM System OM-3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | August, 2025 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 124.9× 72.9× 39.1 mm | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm |
| Weight | 445g (with battery/card) | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Weather sealing | No (The top plate is a single piece of machined aluminum, but the body lacks official WR gaskets). | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | X-Trans CMOS 5 HR (Back-illuminated) | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | APS-C (23.5× 15.7 mm) | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) |
| Resolution | 40.2 Megapixels | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) |
| ISO range | ISO 125 – 12800 (Extended: 64 – 51200) | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS (Up to 7.0 stops of compensation) | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen (1.04 million dots); 180° upward tilt for selfies | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 0.39-inch OLED EVF (2.36 million dots), 0.62x magnification | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 425 points | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) |
| AF System | Intelligent Hybrid AF (Contrast + Phase Detection) | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection |
| Eye AF | Yes, featuring Deep Learning AI subject detection (Birds, Insects, Cars, Planes, etc.). | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 8 fps (Mechanical); 20 fps (Electronic, with 1.29x crop) | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) |
| Formats | JPEG, HEIF (10-bit), RAW (14-bit RAF), TIFF | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 6.2K at 30p (1.23x crop); 4K at 60p; 1080p at 240p | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic input / Headphone via USB-C adapter | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 Slot | 1 slot |
| Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Ver 4.2 | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 / 10Gbps) / Micro-HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | NP-W126S | BLX-1 Lithium-ion |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 310 shots (Standard) / 400 shots (Economy) | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) |
| USB charging | Yes, supports USB-PD | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, NP-W126S Battery, USB-C to Headphone adapter, Shoulder strap, Body cap. | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | 1699 USD | $1,999.99 USD |
| Full Details | X-E5 - Full Specifications | OM-3 - Full Specifications |