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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P3
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 6 years after the E-P5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores versus the E-P5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-P5 
ReleasedSeptember 2019October 2013Newer by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1037kCrisper display (+1723k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 E-P5 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-P5 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the E-P5.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-P5 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-P5.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give you more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography factors
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography info
Olympus E-P5 Street photography info
80
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (420 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography info
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
88
good battery life (440 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
68
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (420 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging advice
81
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (420 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-P5
 Fujifilm X-A7Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Olympus PEN E-P5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2013-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 320 grams (0.71 pounds) 420 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life 440 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $700 $389