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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-M5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the E-M5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was released 3 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores versus the E-M5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-M5 
RevealedMay 2015April 2012Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution920k610kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 E-M5 Fujifilm X-T10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-M5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T10 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has specifications 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-T10 and Olympus E-M5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the E-M5.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-M5 is 83 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-M5.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X-T10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M5 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
77
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (51,000)
no image stabilization
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography information
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography advice
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proof
supports focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging info
34
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm X-T10Olympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Olympus OM-D E-M5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-05-19 2012-04-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 51000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 lb) 425 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 826
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $800 $799