Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
- Launched June 2012
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Old Model is Olympus E-M5
- Replacement is Olympus E-M5 III

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-M5 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+193k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
E-M5 II | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | June 2012 | More modern by 31 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-M5 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison
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.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison
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.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-06-28 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Pro | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | MOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 lb) | 469 grams (1.03 lb) |
Dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 896 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 310 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,169 | $699 |