Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P5

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.