Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-PM2

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-PM2, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100V was unveiled 6 years after the E-PM2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up versus the E-PM2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X100V and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V has exterior measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus E-PM2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the E-PM2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and E-PM2 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and E-PM2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X100V will offer more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.