Fujifilm
X-T5
40.2MP APS-C flagship with unrivaled still quality and 20 film simulations.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
OM System
OM-D E-M1
Original pro MFT body that established Olympus as a serious wildlife and macro system.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2013
X-T5 is 9.1 years newer.
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Wins
X-T5
Wins
OM-D E-M1
8 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-D E-M1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- AX-T5 has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 16.3 MP)
- AX-T5 has higher Max video bit rate (360 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BOM-D E-M1 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AX-T5 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X-T5
130 × 91 × 64 mm
557 g (1.23 lb / 19.65 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-D E-M1
147 × 94 × 82 mm
443 g (0.98 lb / 15.63 oz)
X-T5 is 17mm narrower, 3mm shorter, and 18mm thinner than OM-D E-M1.
X-T5 is 114 g heavier than OM-D E-M1.
Depth (front-to-back): 64mm X-T5 · 82mm OM-D E-M1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-T5
130 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-D E-M1
147 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-T5
130 × 64 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
OM-D E-M1
147 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-T5
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
OM-D E-M1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-T5
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
OM-D E-M1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-T5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.5, 91, 63.8
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, SDXC V90
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
360 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only X-T5 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M1
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.8, 93.6, 82.1
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
AA filter
Only OM-D E-M1 supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only OM-D E-M1 supports it
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 72 frames — higher is better
Weight
443 g vs 557 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-T5
Pros
- ✓40.2MP APS-C — rivals full-frame for detail
- ✓Compact retro body (557g)
- ✓7-stop IBIS in a small body
- ✓20 film simulations including Velvia, Provia
Cons
- –4K 60p has a 1.29× crop
- –3-way tilt LCD — no full articulation
- –APS-C crop factor (1.5×) for full-frame lenses
OM-D E-M1
Pros
- ✓Pro build
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Fast AF for era
- ✓Compact pro system
Cons
- –16MP dated
- –Superseded
- –MFT limits
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-T5
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X-T5 or OM-D E-M1?
X-T5 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for OM-D E-M1 — 40.2MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the X-T5 and OM-D E-M1?
X-T5 is 40.2 MP and OM-D E-M1 is 16.3 MP, so the X-T5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-T5 and OM-D E-M1 have in-body image stabilization?
X-T5 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while OM-D E-M1 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T5 or the OM-D E-M1?
X-T5 reaches 20 fps electronic. OM-D E-M1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-T5 and OM-D E-M1?
X-T5 weighs 557 g and OM-D E-M1 weighs 443 g, so the OM-D E-M1 is 114 g lighter.
Do the X-T5 and OM-D E-M1 record 4K video?
X-T5: 4K up to 60p. OM-D E-M1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-T5 and OM-D E-M1 weather sealed?
X-T5: Yes. OM-D E-M1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-T5 and 640 shots for the OM-D E-M1, giving the OM-D E-M1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-T5 launched at $1,699 and OM-D E-M1 at $1,399. The OM-D E-M1 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and OM System press materials.