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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PM2
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 2 years after the E-PM1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores against the E-PM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-PM1 
AnnouncedMarch 2014November 2011Newer by 28 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 E-PM1 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-PM1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 features external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PM1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the E-PM1.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PM1 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PM1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography information
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography information
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography details
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
45
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging info
34
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PM1
 Fujifilm X-E2Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-05 2011-11-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VI
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 265 grams (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $499