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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the E-M5 II (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 6 months later than the E-M5 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores versus the E-M5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR E-M5 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 E-M5 II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR E-M5 II 
AnnouncedAugust 2015February 2015Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 II has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the E-M5 II.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and E-M5 II is 79 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and E-M5 II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
82
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (310 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
weather sealing
has touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
33
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm X-T1 IROlympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II MOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 469 gr (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 896
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 310 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $699