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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 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
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T20
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was announced 2 years later than the E-PM2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades versus the E-PM2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-PM2 
AnnouncedMay 2015May 2013Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 E-PM2 Fujifilm X-T10 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-PM2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T10 has got external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the E-PM2.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PM2 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PM2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T10 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X-T10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
very good high ISO (51,000)
no image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography details
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography details
71
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
66
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography information
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,000)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T10
Vlogging with Olympus E-PM2
34
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PM2
 Fujifilm X-T10Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2013-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381 gr (0.84 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 932
Other
Battery life 350 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $800 $448