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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-A5 PEN-F 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2016Newer by 25 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-A5

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-A5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-A5 PEN-F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography info
Olympus PEN-F Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography highlights
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
bad battery life (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography factors
88
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
75
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
81
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-A5Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Olympus PEN-F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2016-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 91 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 894
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $1,000