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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and E-M1X (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T5 was launched 3 years after the E-M1X which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades versus the E-M1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M1X 
RevealedNovember 2022January 2019Newer by 46 months
Display resolution1840k1037kSharper display (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Fujifilm X-T5

 E-M1X Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M1X

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M1X 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the E-M1X.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M1X is 70 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M1X.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
85
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
more heavy than competitors in class (557g)
67
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (580 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery power (580 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (557 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (580 shots)
has double storage slots
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (557 grams)
68
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M1X
 Fujifilm X-T5Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T5 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2019-01-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 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 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 557 gr (1.23 pounds) 997 gr (2.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 580 photos 870 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at release $1,699 $2,999