Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Olympus E-M1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced 2 years after the E-M1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the E-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus OM-D E-M1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Olympus E-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the E-M1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M1 is 76 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.