Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P5

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was manufactured 16 months after the E-P5 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the E-P5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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 out the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the E-P5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-P5 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-P5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.