Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P5

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was introduced 4 years later than the E-P5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades against the E-P5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T100 & Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 features outer measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-P5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the E-P5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-P5 is 80 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-P5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.