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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
79 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81 Imaging
51 Features
70 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(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)
  • 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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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

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.

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

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-T1 E-M5 
LaunchedApril 2014April 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution1040k610kCrisper 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 typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
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 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography highlights
74
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
70
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography details
Olympus E-M5 Street photography details
74
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 lack of image stabilization
82
 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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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography highlights
66
 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)
67
 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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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography information
63
 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (350 per charge)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
66
 environment proofing
 boasts touch focus
 good MP (16MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography details
69
 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)
73
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging factors
33
 features face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
34
 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

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm X-T1Olympus 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