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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was launched 4 years before the E-M10 IV and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the E-M10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-M10 IV 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Fujifilm X-T20

 E-M10 IV Fujifilm X-T20 
LaunchedAugust 2020January 2017More recent by 43 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-M10 IV 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys physical measurements 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-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the E-M10 IV.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-M10 IV is 83 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-M10 IV.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T20 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography features
76
offers touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
85
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2020-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 368.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 383 grams (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 350 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $900 $699