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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-PM1
(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
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 3 years later than the E-PM1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores versus the E-PM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PM1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2011Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 E-PM1 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PM1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the E-PM1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PM1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A2 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography highlights
58
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 per charge)
low frames per second (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
78
great battery power (410 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PM1
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-11-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.6fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Fastest 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), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 265 gr (0.58 pounds)
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 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 410 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $370 $499