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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A7
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 3 years later than the E-PL6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-PL6 
RevealedJanuary 2018August 2014Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 E-PL6 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-PL6 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-PL6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the E-PL6.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PL6 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PL6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
88
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
85
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging highlights
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-PL6
 Fujifilm X-A5Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2014-08-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced 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
Number of focus points 91 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361g (0.80 lbs) 325g (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $300