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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Replacement is Olympus E-3
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the E-1 (5MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was launched 3 years after the E-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades against the E-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Olympus E-1

 Fujifilm S5 Pro E-1 
LaunchedJuly 2007November 2003Newer by 44 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k134kClearer display (+96k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 E-1 Fujifilm S5 Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Olympus E-1

 Fujifilm S5 Pro E-1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro has got external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro against the E-1.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and E-1 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and E-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm S5 Pro will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S5 Pro will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography highlights
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
46
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Street photography with Olympus E-1
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (920 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average (735 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography factors
Olympus E-1 Sports photography factors
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography advice
Olympus E-1 Travel photography advice
47
lighter than competition (920g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
47
lighter than average (735 grams)
weather proof
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-1 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging information
Olympus E-1 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Olympus E-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProOlympus E-1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Olympus E-1
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2007-07-05 2003-11-29
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 2560 x 1920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 134k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 735 gr (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 448 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $548 $1,700