Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL5
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced December 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2012
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm X-A10 was released 4 years after the E-PL5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the E-PL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Olympus E-PL5
| Fujifilm X-A10 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2016 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 52 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-A10
| E-PL5 | Fujifilm X-A10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL5
| Fujifilm X-A10 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies |
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the E-PL5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL5 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The younger Fujifilm X-A10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A10 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm X-A10 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2016-12-01 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
| Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 331g (0.73 lbs) | 325g (0.72 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 889 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $499 | $400 |