Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2018
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
(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
- Announced February 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
- Renewed by Olympus E-M5 III

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M5 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm X-T100 was brought out 3 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up versus the E-M5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T100 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T100 | E-M5 II | |||
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Announced | May 2018 | ![]() | February 2015 | More modern by 41 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-T100
E-M5 II | Fujifilm X-T100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T100 | E-M5 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides physical dimensions 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 II has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the E-M5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M5 II is 80 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-M5 II.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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


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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
Fujifilm X-T100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-T100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-05-24 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 91 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 469g (1.03 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 430 pictures | 310 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $699 |