Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T100 was brought out 5 years after the E-PL5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up vs the E-PL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T100 & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T100 enjoys 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) while the Olympus E-PL5 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the E-PL5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL5 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL5.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 will have an edge in sensor technology.