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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 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
  • Released September 2013
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Released June 2021
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 8 years prior to the E-P7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up vs the E-P7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-M1 E-P7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 E-P7 Fujifilm X-M1 
ReleasedJune 2021September 2013Fresher by 94 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-P7

 Fujifilm X-M1 E-P7 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-M1 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus E-P7 has sizing of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Olympus E-P7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the E-P7.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-P7 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-P7.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-M1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P7 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Olympus E-P7 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
86
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-P7 Sports photography information
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography features
Olympus E-P7 Travel photography features
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
87
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P7
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P7 Vlogging factors
31
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
80
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-P7
 Fujifilm X-M1Olympus PEN E-P7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-P7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2021-06-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 118
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $800