Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 III

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-M1 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.