Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1
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73 Features
92 Overall
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![Fujifilm X-S20 front Fujifilm X-S20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-S20/Fujifilm-X-S20-front.jpg)
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89 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 6240 x 4160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
- Revealed May 2023
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched November 2011
- Successor is Olympus E-PM2
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.
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The X-S20 was unveiled 11 years after the E-PM1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X-S20 scores versus the E-PM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S20 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S20 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PM1
X-S20 | E-PM1 | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 140 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1380k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-S20
E-PM1 | X-S20 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PM1
X-S20 | E-PM1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outside dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X-S20 compared to the E-PM1.
![Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S20-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and E-PM1 is 72 and 89 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S20-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and E-PM1.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X-S20 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer you extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-S20-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-S20-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S20 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-S20 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2023-05-24 | 2011-11-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
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 | 26MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 86 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,840k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 900s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 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Highest video resolution | 6240x4160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 491 grams (1.08 pounds) | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 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 All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 photos | 330 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W235 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,299 | $499 |