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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 21 months after the E-PM2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the E-PM2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PM2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015May 2013Newer by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 E-PM2 Fujifilm X-A2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PM2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Olympus E-PM2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the E-PM2.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PM2.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM2
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
58
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
66
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography features
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging info
70
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PM2
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2013-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.6fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical 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 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 932
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $370 $448