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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Released April 2012
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was released 6 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores against the E-M5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M5 
ReleasedMay 2018April 2012Newer by 74 months
Screen resolution1040k610kSharper screen (+430k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-M5 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers external measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 has specifications of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the E-M5.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M5 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
72
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448 grams)
82
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography highlights
71
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (430 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5
74
good battery life (430 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (448 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
environment proofing
includes touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography features
78
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448g)
34
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus OM-D E-M5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-05-24 2012-04-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 91 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 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 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448g (0.99 lb) 425g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 430 shots 360 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $799