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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89 Imaging
53 Features
63 Overall
57

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Announced May 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X-S20 was manufactured 10 years later than the E-PM2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X-S20 scores versus the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PM2

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PM2 
AnnouncedMay 2023May 2013Fresher by 122 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kCrisper screen (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 E-PM2 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PM2

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PM2 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outer measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PM2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X-S20 and the E-PM2.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and E-PM2 is 72 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X-S20 and E-PM2.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM2
84
 manual focus
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-PM2 as a Street photography camera
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 more heavy than competitors in class (491 grams)
79
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 good ISO range (25,600)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography information
87
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 good battery life (750 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography highlights
77
 good battery life (750 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 fantastic  resolution (26MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors in class (491 grams)
66
 boasts touch to focus
 good megapixels (16MP)
 missing Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-PM2 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (750 shots)
74
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 does have microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (491 grams)
36
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PM2
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 grams (1.08 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 932
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,299 $448