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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PM1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021November 2011Newer by 112 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 E-PM1 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PM1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography information
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography information
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography factors
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
88
good battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
45
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging factors
82
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PM1
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2011-11-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 58 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lbs) 265 grams (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 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 380 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $849 $499