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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-M10 III, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the E-M10 III and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades versus the E-M10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-M1 E-M10 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Fujifilm X-M1

 E-M10 III Fujifilm X-M1 
AnnouncedAugust 2017September 2013More recent by 48 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-M1 E-M10 III 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-M10 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the E-M10 III.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-M10 III is 87 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-M10 III.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography features
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography features
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (410g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography details
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (410 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography information
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging info
31
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (410 grams)
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Fujifilm X-M1Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2017-08-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $650