Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M5 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was revealed 5 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up against the E-M5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S10 & Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 has physical measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-M5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the E-M5 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M5 II is 73 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-M5 II.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.