Fujifilm X100T vs Olympus E-PL5

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X100T versus Olympus E-PL5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm X100T was brought out 2 years after the E-PL5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100T grades vs the E-PL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100T & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100T Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100T comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100T versus Olympus E-PL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100T against the E-PL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100T and E-PL5 is 80 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100T and E-PL5.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100T includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm X100T should have an edge in sensor tech.