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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 4 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades vs the E-M5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M5 
AnnouncedJuly 2016April 2012Newer by 51 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k610kClearer screen (+430k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 E-M5 Fujifilm X-T2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M5

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has proportions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the E-M5.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M5 is 76 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M5 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography factors
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment proofing
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography factors
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging features
34
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm X-T2Olympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Olympus OM-D E-M5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-07-07 2012-04-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 425 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 826
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $1,600 $799