Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-M5 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 24 months later than the E-M5 II making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the E-M5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T20 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-M5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the E-M5 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-M5 II is 83 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-M5 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.