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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
52 Features
72 Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 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
  • Announced January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Revealed September 2012
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was introduced 8 years after the E-PL5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades vs the E-PL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PL5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL5 
RevealedJanuary 2021September 2012Newer by 102 months
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
 E-PL5 Fujifilm X-E4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL5 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 comes with external dimensions 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-PL5 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the E-PL5.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL5 is 86 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL5.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-PL5 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 has manual focus
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL5 Street photography highlights
80
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 no image stabilization
85
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-PL5 as a Sports photography camera
79
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography factors
88
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 selfie friendly screen
75
 offers touch to focus
 MP count good (16MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography information
81
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 no image stabilization
74
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging information
82
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
 no image stabilization
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL5
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2012-09-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 58 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 364 gr (0.80 pounds) 325 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $849 $400