Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PM2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 4 years later than the E-PM2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the E-PM2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the E-PM2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PM2.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 provides an edge in sensor technology.