Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 2 years after the PEN-F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the PEN-F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 & Olympus PEN-F. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the PEN-F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and PEN-F is 86 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and PEN-F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.