Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81

Portability
85 Imaging
53 Features
76 Overall
62

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Display
ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
No Anti-Alias Filter
6240 x 4160 video
Fujifilm X Mount
491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
Announced May 2023
Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)

16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
3" Tilting Screen
ISO 100 - 25600
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
1/8000s Max Shutter
1920 x 1080 video
Micro Four Thirds Mount
420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
Released October 2013
Replaced the Olympus E-P3

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The X-S20 was manufactured 9 years after the E-P5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X-S20 matches up vs the E-P5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 Gallery

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S20 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

Fujifilm X S20 front Fujifilm X S20 front thumbnail

Fujifilm X S20 screen back Fujifilm X S20 screen back thumbnail

Olympus E P5 front Olympus E P5 front thumbnail

Olympus E P5 screen back Olympus E P5 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-P5

	X-S20	E-P5
Released	May 2023	October 2013	Newer by 118 months
Screen type	Fully articulated	Tilting	Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution	1840k	1037k	Sharper screen (+803k dot)
Selfie screen			Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

	E-P5		X-S20

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-P5

	X-S20	E-P5
Focus manually			Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions	3.00"	3"	Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen			Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers outside measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-P5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X-S20 against the E-P5.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and E-P5 is 72 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and E-P5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will give you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger X-S20 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography info

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info

focusing manually

high megapixels (26MP)

decent sensor size (APS-C)

supports face detect focus

exports RAW files

you can focus manually

high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)

good resolution (16 megapixels)

good sensor size (Four Thirds)

has face detection focus

supports RAW files

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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera

Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

decent sensor size (APS-C)

exports RAW files

boasts focus via touch

more heavy than competition in class (491 grams)

has a tilting screen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good sensor size (Four Thirds)

supports RAW files

boasts touch focus

good ISO range (25,600)

more heavy than others in class (420 grams)

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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S20

Sports photography with Olympus E-P5

silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

high megapixels (26MP)

decent sensor size (APS-C)

supports tracking focus

better than average battery power (750 per charge)

sensor has phase detect auto focus

great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good resolution (16 megapixels)

good sensor size (Four Thirds)

has tracking autofocus

lacks phase detect auto focus

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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20

Travel photography with Olympus E-P5

better than average battery power (750 per charge)

connects via bluetooth

boasts focus via touch

high megapixels (26 megapixels)

has built in flash

selfie friendly screen

more heavy than competition in class (491 grams)

boasts touch focus

good resolution (16 megapixels)

built-in flash

more heavy than others in class (420g)

display isn't selfie friendly

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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S20

Landscape photography with Olympus E-P5

focusing manually

swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

screen size is good (3.00")

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

high megapixels (26 megapixels)

decent sensor size (APS-C)

doesnt have low pass filter

exports RAW files

better than average battery power (750 per charge)

you can focus manually

switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)

nice screen size (3 inch)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good resolution (16 megapixels)

good sensor size (Four Thirds)

good ISO range (25,600)

supports RAW files

Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging details

Olympus E-P5 Vlogging details

selfie friendly screen

touchscreen functionality

has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

supports face detect focus

video res high (6240 x 4160 pixels)

includes microphone jack

more heavy than competition in class (491g)

built-in touchscreen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

has face detection focus

video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)

display isn't selfie friendly

lack of external microphone jack

more heavy than others in class (420 grams)

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-P5
	Fujifilm X-S20	Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Brand	FujiFilm	Olympus
Model	Fujifilm X-S20	Olympus PEN E-P5
Class	Entry-Level Mirrorless	Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced	2023-05-24	2013-10-03
Body design	SLR-style mirrorless	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C	Four Thirds
Sensor measurements	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
Peak resolution	6240 x 4160	4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO	12800	25600
Highest enhanced ISO	51200	-
Minimum native ISO	160	100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO	80	-
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points	425	35
Lens
Lens mount	Fujifilm X	Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses	86	107
Crop factor	1.5	2.1
Screen
Range of display	Fully articulated	Tilting
Display size	3.00 inch	3 inch
Display resolution	1,840k dot	1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech	-	3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type	Electronic	Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution	2,360k dot	-
Viewfinder coverage	100 percent	-
Viewfinder magnification	0.62x	-
Features
Min shutter speed	900 secs	60 secs
Max shutter speed	1/4000 secs	1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed	1/32000 secs	-
Continuous shutter speed	8.0fps	9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range	7.00 m (at ISO 200)	7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options	Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync	1/180 secs	1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions	6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM	1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution	6240x4160	1920x1080
Video file format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight	491 grams (1.08 pounds)	420 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions	127 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	750 photographs	330 photographs
Battery format	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery model	NP-W235	-
Self timer	Yes	Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media	SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots	Single	Single
Retail price	$1,299	$389