Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
- Released January 2016
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
(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
- Announced November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PM1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was announced 4 years after the E-PM1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up vs the E-PM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-PM1
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | E-PM1 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 51 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
E-PM1 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PM1
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | E-PM1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers outside measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PM1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the E-PM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PM1 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PM1.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-01-15 | 2011-11-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor III | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 92 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 pounds) | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) |
Dimensions | 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") | 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 | 350 images | 330 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,700 | $499 |