Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Revealed November 2013
- New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced November 2011
- New Model is Olympus E-PM2
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 2 years later than the E-PM1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the E-PM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus E-PM1
Fujifilm X-A1 | E-PM1 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | November 2011 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-A1
E-PM1 | Fujifilm X-A1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-PM1
Fujifilm X-A1 | E-PM1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-PM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the E-PM1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PM1 is 87 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PM1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-A1 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-11-30 | 2011-11-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330g (0.73 lb) | 265g (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 330 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $329 | $499 |