Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL5
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
(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
- Announced September 2012
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The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-E2 was released 18 months after the E-PL5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the E-PL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Olympus E-PL5
| Fujifilm X-E2 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2014 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-E2
| E-PL5 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PL5
| Fujifilm X-E2 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the E-PL5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL5 is 85 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL5.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger Fujifilm X-E2 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E2 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm X-E2 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-03-05 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 350g (0.77 lb) | 325g (0.72 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 350 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | W126 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $450 | $400 |