Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T20 & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-PL5
Fujifilm X-T20 | E-PL5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 53 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Fujifilm X-T20
E-PL5 | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PL5
Fujifilm X-T20 | E-PL5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T20 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
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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 |