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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 2 months before the E-M1 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the E-M1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M1 II 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M1 II 
RevealedJuly 2016September 2016Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the E-M1 II.

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

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M1 II is 76 and 68 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M1 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography information
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (574g)
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
33
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-T2Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander 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
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lb) 574 gr (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1312
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLH-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 Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots 2 2
Cost at launch $1,600 $1,700