Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5
Portability
79 Imaging
59 Features
76 Overall
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79 Imaging
59 Features
76 Overall
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Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Announced April 2014
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Launched April 2012
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 II
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Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the E-M5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe Fujifilm X-T1 was launched 24 months after the E-M5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades versus the E-M5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 & Olympus OM-D E-M5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Olympus E-M5
| Fujifilm X-T1 | E-M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2014 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 610k | Crisper screen (+430k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T1
| E-M5 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus E-M5
| Fujifilm X-T1 | E-M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 has dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the E-M5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M5 is 79 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M5.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X-T1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography details
Olympus E-M5 Street photography details
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography highlights
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography information
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
environment proofing
boasts touch focus
good MP (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography details
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging factors
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2014-04-14 | 2012-04-30 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD (RGBW) | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.58x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 440 grams (0.97 lbs) | 425 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 360 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | BLN-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $1,300 | $799 |
