Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
- Announced February 2020
- Old Model is Fujifilm X100F
(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
- Announced February 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
- Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X100V versus Olympus E-M5 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm X100V was manufactured 5 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the E-M5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100V and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X100V | E-M5 II | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | February 2015 | Newer by 61 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+583k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X100V
E-M5 II | Fujifilm X100V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-M5 II
Fujifilm X100V | E-M5 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100V has physical measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 II has measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X100V versus Olympus E-M5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the E-M5 II.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and E-M5 II is 79 and 80 respectively.
Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and E-M5 II.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X100V will deliver more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
Fujifilm X100V | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X100V | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-02-04 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X-Processor Pro 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 478 gr (1.05 lbs) | 469 gr (1.03 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 896 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | 310 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,399 | $699 |