Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Introduced November 2022
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Successor is Olympus E-M5 II

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and E-M5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and E-M5 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-T5 was unveiled 10 years later than the E-M5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T5 matches up against the E-M5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus OM-D E-M5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T5 | E-M5 | |||
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Revealed | November 2022 | ![]() | April 2012 | Fresher by 128 months |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 610k | Sharper display (+1230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Fujifilm X-T5
E-M5 | Fujifilm X-T5 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M5
Fujifilm X-T5 | E-M5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T5 provides 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) whilst the Olympus E-M5 has dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs the E-M5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M5 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M5.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T5 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T5 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-11-02 | 2012-04-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 7728 x 5152 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 82 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/180000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 6240x4160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 557 grams (1.23 lb) | 425 grams (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 580 shots | 360 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $1,699 | $799 |