Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the E-M5 II (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 3 years before the E-M5 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores versus the E-M5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Olympus E-M5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the E-M5 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-M5 II is 80 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-M5 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.