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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 10 months later than the E-PM2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-PM2 
RevealedMarch 2014May 2013Fresher by 10 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 E-PM2 Fujifilm X-E2 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-PM2 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PM2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the E-PM2.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PM2 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PM2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography info
69
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography info
72
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging highlights
34
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PM2
 Fujifilm X-E2Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2013-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 932
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $450 $448