Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 7 years before the E-M10 IV and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the E-M10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the E-M10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-M10 IV is 87 and 81 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-M10 IV.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.