Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-M10 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the E-M10 II (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 17 months earlier than the E-M10 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the E-M10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 II has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-M10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the E-M10 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-M10 II is 85 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-M10 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.