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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-PL5

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL5 
AnnouncedMay 2018September 2012Newer by 70 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-PL5 Fujifilm X-T100 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL5

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Olympus E-PL5
72
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (448g)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (430 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery (430 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than average (448 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
75
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (448g)
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL5
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448g (0.99 lb) 325g (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 889
Other
Battery life 430 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $400