Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 9 years after the E-PM1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades versus the E-PM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the E-PM1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PM1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PM1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will deliver extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.