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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
83 Imaging
67 Features
82 Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 5 months later than the E-M1 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the E-M1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Fujifilm X-T20

		

		

			
 E-M1 II Fujifilm X-T20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T20 E-M1 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2016Same generation
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs the E-M1 II.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-M1 II is 83 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-M1 II.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
80
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
75
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography information
78
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 no image stabilization
78
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (574g)
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography highlights
75
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
74
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography details
76
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is not selfie friendly
72
 lighter than competition (574g)
 environment proofing
 provides touch focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography features
78
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
76
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging features
36
 screen is touchscreen
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic port
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone jack
 lighter than competition (574 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 574 gr (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLH-1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $900 $1,700