Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL5
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
- Released June 2012
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced September 2012
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 2 months prior to the E-PL5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades versus the E-PL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Olympus E-PL5
| Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
| E-PL5 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL5
| Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2012 |  | September 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with outside measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the E-PL5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL5 is 80 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL5.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult.
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-06-28 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Pro | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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) | 325 grams (0.72 lb) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 889 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 360 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $1,169 | $400 |