Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was manufactured 12 months later than the E-M5 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the E-M5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 features external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 II has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-M5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus the E-M5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-M5 II is 74 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-M5 II.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.