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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P3
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Olympus E-P5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and E-P5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was revealed 3 years earlier than the E-P5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up versus the E-P5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm Z900EXR E-P5 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 E-P5 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
LaunchedOctober 2013April 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm Z900EXR E-P5 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Olympus E-P5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs the E-P5.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and E-P5 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and E-P5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P5
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
71
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography info
Olympus E-P5 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (151 grams)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography information
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
65
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
supports focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (420 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (151g)
33
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (420g)
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Olympus E-P5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXROlympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-04-05 2013-10-03
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 420 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 895
Other
Battery life 220 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $380 $389