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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(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
Olympus E-M5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 E-M5 
IntroducedFebruary 2020April 2012Newer by 96 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k610kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T4

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 E-M5 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
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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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography information
82
 you can focus manually
 resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography features
Olympus E-M5 Street photography features
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 weather proof
 more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
82
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M5 as a Sports photography camera
85
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5
75
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
66
 environment proofing
 boasts focus via touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5
85
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is amazing (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 two card slots
73
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M5 as a Vlogging camera
75
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
34
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M5
 Fujifilm X-T4Olympus OM-D E-M5
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