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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(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
Olympus E-M5 II
(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
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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.

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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.

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

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M5 II 
AnnouncedMay 2018February 2015More modern by 41 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

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

 E-M5 II Fujifilm X-T100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-M5 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
72
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (448 grams)
82
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography features
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (430 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
65
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography info
74
better than average battery pack (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (448g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
74
environment proof
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography info
78
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (430 shots)
no image stabilization
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
low battery pack (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T100
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 II
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (448g)
82
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
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