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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T3
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 14 months before the E-M10 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the E-M10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M10 III 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Fujifilm X-T2

 E-M10 III Fujifilm X-T2 
IntroducedAugust 2017July 2016Fresher by 14 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M10 III

 Fujifilm X-T2 E-M10 III 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys physical dimensions 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-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the E-M10 III.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M10 III is 76 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and E-M10 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will result in extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography features
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography features
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (410 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography details
63
environment sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery (340 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
67
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors in class (410g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Vlogging camera
33
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (410g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Fujifilm X-T2Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2017-08-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,600 $650