Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus OM-D E-M5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T2 | E-M5 | |||
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Announced | July 2016 | April 2012 | Newer by 51 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 610k | Clearer screen (+430k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T2
E-M5 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T2 | E-M5 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
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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 |