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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 5 years after the E-PM1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores vs the E-PM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-PM1 
AnnouncedDecember 2016November 2011More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 E-PM1 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-PM1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the E-PM1.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PM1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A10 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM1
69
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography features
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography features
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography info
61
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (410 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography information
86
good battery power (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
45
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography highlights
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 shots)
no image stabilization
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging features
62
selfie friendly display
includes face detect focus
no image stabilization
video resolution low (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PM1
 Fujifilm X-A10Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-12-01 2011-11-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $499