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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 II
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T1 was manufactured very close to the E-M10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades versus the E-M10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-T1 E-M10 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 E-M10 Fujifilm X-T1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus E-M10

 Fujifilm X-T1 E-M10 
ReleasedApril 2014March 2014Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers external dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 has dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the E-M10.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M10 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and E-M10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10
67
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
not so great battery (350 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (396g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging features
33
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus E-M10
 Fujifilm X-T1Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-14 2014-03-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 81
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) 5.80 m (ISO100)
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(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 350 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,300 $600