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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P3
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was revealed 7 years after the E-P5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the E-P5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-P5 
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2013Newer by 86 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 E-P5 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-P5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 features physical dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-P5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the E-P5.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-P5 is 73 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-P5.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography information
Olympus E-P5 Street photography information
75
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
heavier than competitors in class (465g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography details
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography details
86
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography highlights
76
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (465 grams)
68
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than average in class (420g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging features
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging features
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
has face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (465 grams)
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (420 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-P5
 Fujifilm X-S10Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Olympus PEN E-P5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-15 2013-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 420 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 895
Other
Battery life 325 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $999 $389