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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was introduced at a similar time to the E-M10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up versus the E-M10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-M10 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 E-M10 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-M10 
IntroducedMarch 2014March 2014Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 features physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 has sizing of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the E-M10.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-M10 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-M10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography details
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 Street photography info
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography details
69
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
72
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
67
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging info
34
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-M10
 Fujifilm X-E2Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2014-03-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 396 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $600