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Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76

Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2022
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus OM System OM-1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 8 years before the OM System OM-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the OM System OM-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the OM System OM-1

 Fujifilm XQ2 OM System OM-1 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 OM System OM-1 Fujifilm XQ2 
IntroducedFebruary 2022January 2015More modern by 86 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and OM System OM-1

 Fujifilm XQ2 OM System OM-1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ2 versus OM System OM-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the OM System OM-1.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and OM System OM-1 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and OM System OM-1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the OM System OM-1 will give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XQ2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography details
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography details
43
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography advice
OM System OM-1 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (206 grams)
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
OM System OM-1 Sports photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (520 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography information
OM System OM-1 Travel photography information
64
better than average battery power (240 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
78
great battery life (520 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography information
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography information
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (520 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
OM System OM-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (206g)
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and OM System OM-1
 Fujifilm XQ2OM System OM-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 OM System OM-1
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2022-02-15
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 1053
Cross type focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 118
Focal length multiplier 4.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 520 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-48 BLX-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots Single Two
Cost at release $299 $2,199