Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PM2

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the E-PM2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the E-PM2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has specifications 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-E1 and Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the E-PM2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PM2 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PM2.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.