Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-M10

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 3 years after the E-M10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades vs the E-M10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has specifications of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-M10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the E-M10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-M10 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-M10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.