Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T100 & Olympus OM-D E-M5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.