Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.