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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 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 Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T4
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 III
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M5 II 
IntroducedNovember 2022February 2015Fresher by 95 months
Screen resolution1840k1037kSharper screen (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X-T5

 E-M5 II Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 E-M5 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 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-M5 II
86
focusing manually
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography features
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
more heavy than average in class (557 grams)
82
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (580 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography factors
71
good battery (580 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (557g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
weather proofing
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (580 per charge)
2 card slots
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (557 grams)
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm X-T5Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 40 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7728 x 5152 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 82 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/180000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557 gr (1.23 pounds) 469 gr (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 896
Other
Battery life 580 photos 310 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BLN-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $1,699 $699