Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-5

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and E-5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and E-5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was launched 2 years after the E-5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up against the E-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Olympus E-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has specifications of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the E-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-5 is 87 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.