Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus E-M5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X30 has external dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36″) and weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz) (including batteries). Olympus E-M5 has external dimensions of 122 x 89 x 43 mm (4.8 x 3.5 x 1.69″) and weighs 425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the Olympus E-M5. Fujifilm X30 is 3mm narrower and 17mm shorter than Olympus E-M5 but it is also 17mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm X30 has a built-in lens but Olympus E-M5 doesn't. Once you put a lens on E-M5, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus E-M5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X30 and Olympus E-M5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm X30 is 2g lighter than the Olympus E-M5 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on E-M5, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the E-M5, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the X30.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Fujifilm X30 and Olympus E-M5's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.