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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

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  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1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

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 7 years later than the E-PM2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the E-PM2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PM2 
RevealedJanuary 2021May 2013Fresher by 94 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 E-PM2 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PM2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 features outside dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the E-PM2.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PM2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography details
Olympus E-PM2 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
excellent MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
66
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging information
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PM2
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2013-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 26MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
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 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 380 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $849 $448