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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T20
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-M1 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was released 16 months earlier than the E-M1 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores versus the E-M1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-M1 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Fujifilm X-T10

 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-T10 
ReleasedSeptember 2016May 2015More modern by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-M1 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 provides external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-M1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 against the E-M1 II.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-M1 II is 83 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-M1 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 II
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (51,000)
lack of image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than average in class (574g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
environment proof
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,000)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging details
34
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (574 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-T10Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 51000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 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 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MOV, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lbs) 574 grams (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots One 2
Launch cost $800 $1,700