Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M10

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 12 months earlier than the E-M10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades vs the E-M10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 & Olympus OM-D E-M10. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 has dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the E-M10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-M10 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-M10.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.