Fujifilm X-T20 vs OM System OM-1

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs OM System OM-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 6 years prior to the OM System OM-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up vs the OM System OM-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T20 & OM System OM-1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has sizing of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T20 vs OM System OM-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 compared to the OM System OM-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and OM System OM-1 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and OM System OM-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.