Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PM1

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 7 years later than the E-PM1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the E-PM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A7 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 has external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the E-PM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PM1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will show greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.