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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T4
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was revealed 6 years after the E-M1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores against the E-M1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M1 II 
IntroducedNovember 2022September 2016More modern by 75 months
Screen resolution1840k1037kCrisper screen (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Fujifilm X-T5

 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M1 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 versus the E-M1 II.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M1 II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M1 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will show more detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography advice
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
heavier than others (557 grams)
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors (574 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography features
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (580 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography info
71
better than average battery pack (580 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
heavier than others (557 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competitors (574 grams)
environment proof
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography information
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (580 CIPA)
has double storage slots
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging information
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (557g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competitors (574 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-T5Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MOV, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 gr (1.23 lbs) 574 gr (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 580 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $1,699 $1,700