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Fujifilm X-T30 III vs OM System PEN

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The X-T30 III wins 4 of 7 scored specs (resolution, max video, weight); the PEN wins 3 (stabilization, battery (cipa)). They cost about the same.

4 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, max video, weight.
3 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, battery (cipa).
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Fujifilm X-T30 III118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8 mm · 378 g
  • OM System PEN125.8 × 74.5 × 43.3 mm · 393 g

Where they differ

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X-T30 IIIPEN
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,000BEST$1,000
CameraFits score6.57.1BEST
PHOTO
Resolution26.1 MPBEST20.4 MP
SensorMegapixels and sensor size. Full-frame gathers more light than APS-C or Micro Four Thirds, for cleaner low-light shots and more background blur.APS-CMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.None5.5 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech · 1/32000 elec—
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −7 EVPeople, animals · down to −3.5 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6KBEST4K
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 60p4K 30p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.1.18x cropNo 4K 60p
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.21 ms · 4K full width, DPReview—
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:2—
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.F-Log2OM-Log400
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.RAW over HDMI (12-bit, up to 6.2K)None
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.YesNo
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.315 shots410 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.378 gBEST393 g
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.TiltingFully articulating
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.NoYes
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Fujifilm XMicro Four Thirds
Native lenses40+100+

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