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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 5 years prior to the E-M1 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the E-M1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm XF1 E-M1 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Fujifilm XF1

 E-M1 II Fujifilm XF1 
RevealedSeptember 2016September 2012More modern by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus E-M1 II

 Fujifilm XF1 E-M1 II 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 has got external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus E-M1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the E-M1 II.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and E-M1 II is 90 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and E-M1 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-M1 II will produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (255g)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition (574g)
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography information
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (255g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition (574g)
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than average (255 grams)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition (574 grams)
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 121
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 4.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MOV, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 574g (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 80
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.8
DXO Low light rating 199 1312
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $380 $1,700