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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PM2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.