Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 II
Portability
79 Imaging
59 Features
76 Overall
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79 Imaging
59 Features
76 Overall
65
Portability
80 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
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80 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Launched April 2014
- New Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Launched February 2015
- Old Model is Olympus E-M5
- Renewed by Olympus E-M5 III
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Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the E-M5 II (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X-T1 was manufactured 9 months before the E-M5 II which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the E-M5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T1 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Olympus E-M5 II
| Fujifilm X-T1 | E-M5 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-T1
| E-M5 II | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | April 2014 | More modern by 9 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus E-M5 II
| Fujifilm X-T1 | E-M5 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 has physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 II has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Olympus E-M5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the E-M5 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M5 II is 79 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M5 II.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 II
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
bad battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
environment sealing
features touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
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Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery power (310 shots)
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Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging details
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T1 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-04-14 | 2015-02-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Processor II | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | MOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 81 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD (RGBW) | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 440g (0.97 lbs) | 469g (1.03 lbs) |
| 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 photographs | 310 photographs |
| Form of battery | 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $1,300 | $699 |
