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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89 Imaging
48 Features
52 Overall
49

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(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
Olympus E-PM1
(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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PM1

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PM1 
LaunchedMay 2023November 2011Newer by 140 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kClearer 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 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PM1

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PM1 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen dimension3.00"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
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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-PM1 as a Portrait photography camera
84
 manual focus
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
60
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 heavier than average in class (491g)
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography features
87
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (750 CIPA)
 has phase detect autofocus
49
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12MP)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography factors
77
 better than average battery (750 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 high megapixels (26MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (491g)
45
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography features
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (750 shots)
65
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging highlights
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 has external mic port
 heavier than average in class (491 grams)
34
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PM1
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus PEN E-PM1
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 / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
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