Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-M5 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the E-M5 II (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 11 months before the E-M5 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores against the E-M5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 II has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-M5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the E-M5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-M5 II is 85 and 80 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-M5 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.