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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-PM2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 2 years later than the E-PM2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores versus the E-PM2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-PM2 
LaunchedJanuary 2016May 2013Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 E-PM2 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-PM2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the E-PM2.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PM2 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PM2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography info
Olympus E-PM2 Street photography info
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography advice
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography information
63
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography features
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PM2
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2013-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III -
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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 35
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 932
Other
Battery life 350 shots 360 shots
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $1,700 $448