Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Old Model is Olympus E-M5
- Renewed by Olympus E-M5 III

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-T4 was manufactured 5 years after the E-M5 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades vs the E-M5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T4 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T4 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T4 | E-M5 II | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | February 2015 | More modern by 62 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+583k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-T4
E-M5 II | Fujifilm X-T4 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X-T4 | E-M5 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 features external dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 II has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Olympus E-M5 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the E-M5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M5 II is 67 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T4 and E-M5 II.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T4 will render more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T4 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
Fujifilm X-T4 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-T4 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-02-24 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | X-Trans CMOS 4 | MOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 607 grams (1.34 pounds) | 469 grams (1.03 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 896 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 310 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,700 | $699 |