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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(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
Olympus E-P5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-P5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 E-P5 Fujifilm X-A1 
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-P5 
AnnouncedNovember 2013October 2013Similar age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Olympus E-P5
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography highlights
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
provides touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than others (420g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging information
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging information
31
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
33
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (420 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-P5
 Fujifilm X-A1Olympus PEN E-P5
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