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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced October 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was brought out 7 years later than the E-P5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-P5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021October 2013Fresher by 90 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 E-P5 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-P5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides outer measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the E-P5.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-P5 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-P5.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Olympus E-P5
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
79
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography details
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography details
88
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
68
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (420 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging details
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
33
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (420 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-P5
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2013-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 58 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 lb) 420g (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" 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 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 895
Other
Battery life 380 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $849 $389