Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
- Released February 2020
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-T3
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Replacement is Olympus E-M5 II

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-T4 was launched 7 years after the E-M5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades vs the E-M5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T4 & Olympus OM-D E-M5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T4 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T4 | E-M5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | ![]() | April 2012 | Newer by 96 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer screen (+1010k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T4
E-M5 | Fujifilm X-T4 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T4 | E-M5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 offers outer measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 has dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the E-M5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M5 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M5.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T4 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T4 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-02-24 | 2012-04-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | X-Trans CMOS 4 | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 607 grams (1.34 lbs) | 425 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 826 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 360 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,700 | $799 |