Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PM2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was revealed 3 years later than the E-PM2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up versus the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A10 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A10 offers physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the E-PM2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PM2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm X-A10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.