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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T20
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Successor is Olympus E-PM2
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was released 3 years after the E-PM1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores versus the E-PM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-PM1 
ReleasedMay 2015November 2011Newer by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 E-PM1 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PM1

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-PM1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T10 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 against the E-PM1.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PM1 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PM1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T10 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM1
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
very good ISO range (51,000)
lack of image stabilization
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography highlights
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
45
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging advice
34
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PM1
 Fujifilm X-T10Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2011-11-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VI
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 51000 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
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) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 grams (0.84 pounds) 265 grams (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 499
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $800 $499