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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Successor is Olympus E-PM2
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Olympus E-PM1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched 8 months after the E-PM1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores versus the E-PM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 E-PM1 
RevealedJune 2012November 2011Newer by 8 months
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 E-PM1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 E-PM1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with outside dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the E-PM1.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PM1 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PM1.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography information
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography information
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography factors
45
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography info
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
45
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography details
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging info
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PM1
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-06-28 2011-11-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 499
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,169 $499