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
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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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Photography Glossary 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Olympus 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 |