Fujifilm X-T20 vs Olympus E-PM2

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T20 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.