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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 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
  • Released May 2015
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T20
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P3
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was announced 20 months later than the E-P5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades versus the E-P5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-P5 
AnnouncedMay 2015October 2013More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 E-P5 Fujifilm X-T10 
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-P5

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-P5 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 has external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the E-P5.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-P5 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-P5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-T10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Street photography factors
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
very good high ISO (51,000)
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography info
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography info
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography factors
75
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,000)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-P5
 Fujifilm X-T10Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Olympus PEN E-P5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2013-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lbs) 420 grams (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life 350 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $800 $389