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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was announced within a month of the E-PL9 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-PL9 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 E-PL9 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-A5 E-PL9 
IntroducedJanuary 2018February 2018Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has exterior 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) while the Olympus E-PL9 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the E-PL9.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PL9 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PL9.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography factors
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
88
great battery pack (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
77
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL9
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
no image stabilization
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-A5Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 91 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 8.6 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 gr (0.80 lb) 380 gr (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $599