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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2003
  • Updated by Olympus E-3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Olympus E-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was released 14 years after the E-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up versus the E-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Olympus E-1

 Fujifilm X-H1 E-1 
IntroducedFebruary 2018November 2003Newer by 174 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k134kClearer screen (+906k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 E-1 Fujifilm X-H1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-1

 Fujifilm X-H1 E-1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H1 features physical dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Olympus E-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the E-1.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-1 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and E-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography factors
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
Olympus E-1 Street photography features
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
57
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than others in class (735g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-1 Sports photography information
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low battery (310 shots)
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography information
Olympus E-1 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
low battery (310 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
47
lighter than others in class (735 grams)
weather proof
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (310 shots)
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging features
Olympus E-1 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Olympus E-1
 Fujifilm X-H1Olympus E-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Olympus E-1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Announced 2018-02-14 2003-11-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 2560 x 1920
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 3
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 134k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 lb) 735g (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two One
Price at release $1,300 $1,700