Olympus E-M1 II vs Fujifilm X-T20

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Olympus E-M1 II vs Fujifilm X-T20

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M1 Mark III
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30
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Differences

Olympus E-M1 II advantages over Fujifilm X-T20

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer video battery life
90 vs 50 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.74x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
60.6 fps vs 13.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
51 vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.6 fps vs 13.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
51 vs 25 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T20 advantages over Olympus E-M1 II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
41 mm vs 68 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance; Fantastic C-AF performance; Incredible burst rates, even with RAW; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K (DCI) video; Clean HDMI; Dual SD card slots.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T2

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Fast startup
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Panasonic G7

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G7

$899
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$498
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G7

Fujifilm X-T20

Panasonic G7

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$498
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic G7

Compared to Panasonic GX8

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic GX8

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Fast startup

$998
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic GX8

Fujifilm X-T20

Panasonic GX8

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$998
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Sony A6300

Olympus E-M1 II

Sony A6300

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-T20

Sony A6300

$599
APS-C

Touchscreen
Doesn't require an AA filter

$748
APS-C

NFC
Lighter weight

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Compared to Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G85

$899
4/3

High resolution composite
Higher effective ISO

$648
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G85

Fujifilm X-T20

Panasonic G85

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$648
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

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