Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL5

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and E-PL5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T200 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was launched 7 years after the E-PL5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T200 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 short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T200 matches up vs the E-PL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T200 & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T200 Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T200 comes with outer dimensions of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 and the E-PL5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL5 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL5.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T200 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.