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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 7 years later than the E-PL5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the E-PL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Olympus E-PL5

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-PL5 
IntroducedSeptember 2019September 2012Fresher by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kClearer display (+2300k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 E-PL5 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL5

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-PL5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the E-PL5.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL5.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Street photography camera
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography information
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL5
88
great battery power (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
75
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL5
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 shots)
no image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging details
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL5
 Fujifilm X-A7Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 pounds) 325g (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 889
Other
Battery life 440 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
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 1 1
Price at release $700 $400