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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
63
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PM2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was released 3 years later than the E-PM2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades versus the E-PM2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PM2 
LaunchedJanuary 2017May 2013More recent by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 E-PM2 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PM2

 Fujifilm X-T20 E-PM2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM2 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PM2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the E-PM2.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PM2 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and E-PM2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
78
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography advice
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Travel photography camera
76
includes touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
66
features focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PM2 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus E-PM2
 Fujifilm X-T20Olympus PEN E-PM2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Olympus PEN E-PM2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2013-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 932
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $448