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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A7
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was released 4 years after the E-P5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the E-P5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-P5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018October 2013Newer by 53 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 E-P5 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-P5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the E-P5.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-P5 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-P5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography details
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography details
88
great battery pack (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
68
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others (420 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging features
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging features
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than others (420 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-P5
 Fujifilm X-A5Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2013-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 91 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 420 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $389