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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(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
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X100V E-M5 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2015Newer by 61 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kSharper screen (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Fujifilm X100V

 E-M5 II Fujifilm X100V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-M5 II

 Fujifilm X100V E-M5 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
MP count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography features
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography features
74
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (478 grams)
82
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
74
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (420 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery life (310 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography details
76
good battery (420 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (478g)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
environment sealing
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
73
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging factors
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (478g)
82
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Olympus E-M5 II
 Fujifilm X100VOlympus OM-D E-M5 II
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