Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs OM System OM-1

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus OM System OM-1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 7 years before the OM System OM-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up vs the OM System OM-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & OM System OM-1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the OM System OM-1 has proportions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the OM System OM-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and OM System OM-1 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and OM System OM-1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the OM System OM-1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.