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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Olympus E-M1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the E-M1 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 6 months after the E-M1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the E-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T1 E-M1 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm X-T1

		

		

			
 E-M1 Fujifilm X-T1 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus E-M1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T1 E-M1 
RevealedApril 2014October 2013Same age
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Olympus E-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the E-M1.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M1 is 79 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M1.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler.
	
			Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography information
74
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography features
Olympus E-M1 Street photography features
75
 has a tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 does not have image stabilization
77
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (497g)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography advice
66
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery (350 shots)
69
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
63
 weather sealing
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 not so great battery (350 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
 lighter than competitors in class (497g)
 environment proofing
 features touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 low battery life (350 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
69
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 MP count good (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery (350 shots)
72
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 low battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging highlights
33
 offers face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
36
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
 lighter than competitors in class (497 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm X-T1Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2013-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lb) 497 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,300 $799