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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Updated by Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the E-M1 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and E-M1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 9 months earlier than the E-M1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the E-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm SL1000 E-M1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 E-M1 Fujifilm SL1000 
IntroducedOctober 2013January 2013Fresher by 9 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm SL1000 E-M1 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the E-M1.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and E-M1 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and E-M1.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL1000 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography highlights
44
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (659 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (497g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography highlights
54
better than average battery (350 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (659 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (497g)
weather proof
has touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
49
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than average (659 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
lighter than competition in class (497g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-10-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePIC VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 497 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life 350 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $799