Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
- Released October 2020
- New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Announced October 2013
- Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 7 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the E-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus OM-D E-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-M1
Fujifilm X-S10 | E-M1 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | ![]() | October 2013 | More modern by 85 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm X-S10
E-M1 | Fujifilm X-S10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M1
Fujifilm X-S10 | E-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 provides physical measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the E-M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M1 is 73 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide you with more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S10 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-S10 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-15 | 2013-10-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePIC VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 465g (1.03 lb) | 497g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 757 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 325 shots | 350 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $999 | $799 |