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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 7 years later than the E-PM2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades vs the E-PM2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-PM2 
RevealedOctober 2020May 2013More recent by 91 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 E-PM2 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-PM2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 has exterior measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PM2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the E-PM2.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PM2 is 73 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PM2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
heavier than competition (465g)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography advice
86
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography info
76
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (465 grams)
66
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM2
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition (465 grams)
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PM2
 Fujifilm X-S10Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2013-05-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 8.0 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) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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 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 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 465 grams (1.03 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $999 $448