Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PM2

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was released 6 years after the E-PM2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A7 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Olympus E-PM2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the E-PM2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PM2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.