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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was announced 3 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades versus the E-M5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-M5 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2012Newer by 46 months
Display resolution1620k610kClearer display (+1010k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 E-M5 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-M5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 has specifications of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-M5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the E-M5.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-M5 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-M5.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will result in extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography factors
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography factors
63
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
environment proof
features touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M5 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging details
33
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Olympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Olympus OM-D E-M5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2012-04-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 425 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 826
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $1,700 $799