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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 18 months later than the E-M5 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades vs the E-M5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M5 II 
RevealedJuly 2016February 2015More recent by 18 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

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

 E-M5 II Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M5 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Olympus E-M5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the E-M5 II.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M5 II is 76 and 80 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M5 II.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 II
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
82
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography details
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography details
63
environment proof
MP count good (24MP)
bad battery pack (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 shots)
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
33
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm X-T2Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 gr (1.12 pounds) 469 gr (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 896
Other
Battery life 340 photos 310 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,600 $699