Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T5 versus Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was manufactured 7 years later than the E-M5 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades versus the E-M5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T5 offers external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 II has sizing of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 vs the E-M5 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M5 II is 70 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T5 and E-M5 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.