Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 & Olympus OM-D E-M10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.