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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T200
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Replacement is Olympus E-P2
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was announced 8 years later than the E-P1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades against the E-P1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-P1 
LaunchedMay 2018July 2009More recent by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-P1 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-P1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-P1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the E-P1.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-P1 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-P1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T100 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography highlights
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (448 grams)
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography factors
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (430 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (448g)
screen is not selfie friendly
43
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (430 shots)
no image stabilization
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (448g)
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-P1
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus PEN E-P1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-05-24 2009-07-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 91 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 gr (0.99 pounds) 355 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 430 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $182