Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P5
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Released January 2015
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Revealed October 2013
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P3
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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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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.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus E-P5
| Fujifilm X-A2 | E-P5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | October 2013 | Newer by 16 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-A2
| E-P5 | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-P5
| Fujifilm X-A2 | E-P5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison
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.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A2 | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm X-A2 | Olympus PEN E-P5 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-01-14 | 2013-10-03 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,037k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.6fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 7.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/320 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) | 420 grams (0.93 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 410 images | 330 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $370 | $389 |
