Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P5

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 3 years later than the E-P5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores against the E-P5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-P5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the E-P5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P5 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-P5.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T20 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.