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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 4 years after the E-M1 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores against the E-M1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-M1 II 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2016Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Fujifilm X-S10

 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-M1 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 features outer measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the E-M1 II.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M1 II is 73 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M1 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
75
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
heavier than average in class (465 grams)
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (574g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography advice
85
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Travel photography camera
76
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (465 grams)
72
lighter than competitors in class (574 grams)
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography information
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging info
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
heavier than average in class (465g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (574g)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-S10Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 121
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 574 grams (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 325 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLH-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $999 $1,700