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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was revealed 4 years after the E-PL5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up vs the E-PL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-PL5

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL5 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2012More modern by 53 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 E-PL5 Fujifilm X-T20 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL5

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PL5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 comes with external 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-PL5 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the E-PL5.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PL5.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL5 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL5 Street photography factors
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography information
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL5
76
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
75
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL5
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
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 Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 325g (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 889
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $900 $400