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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the E-P7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the E-P7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 E-P7 Fujifilm X-A5 
IntroducedJune 2021January 2018More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-P7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 has physical dimensions 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-P7 has sizing of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the E-P7.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-P7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-P7.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P7 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography features
Olympus E-P7 Street photography features
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
86
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography features
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography features
72
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (450 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography details
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography details
88
great battery (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
87
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Olympus E-P7
81
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-P7
 Fujifilm X-A5Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Olympus PEN E-P7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2021-06-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 91 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 118
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 lb) 337g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $800