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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 II
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M1 
RevealedJuly 2016October 2013Newer by 33 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 E-M1 Fujifilm X-T2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M1

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Olympus E-M1
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than average in class (497 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 shots)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
64
environment sealing
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than average in class (497g)
environment proof
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging information
34
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lighter than average in class (497 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M1
 Fujifilm X-T2Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-07-07 2013-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 TruePIC VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points 325 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Flash Auto, 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
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lbs) 497 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 757
Other
Battery life 340 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,600 $799