Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P1

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 8 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the E-P1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the E-P1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-P1 is 86 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-P1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.