Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Released November 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Announced October 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P3
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 2 months after the E-P5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 & Olympus PEN E-P5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus E-P5
Fujifilm X-A1 | E-P5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-A1
E-P5 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1037k | 920k | Crisper display (+117k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-P5
Fujifilm X-A1 | E-P5 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | October 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-P5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the E-P5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-P5 is 87 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-P5.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A1 | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-11-30 | 2013-10-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) | 420 grams (0.93 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 895 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $329 | $389 |