Olympus XZ-2 vs Fujifilm X-M1

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Olympus XZ-2 vs Fujifilm X-M1

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus XZ-2 Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-M1 Review.
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Differences

Olympus XZ-2 advantages over Fujifilm X-M1

Less expensive
$600 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.38 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm X-M1 advantages over Olympus XZ-2

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.7 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
16 vs 4 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.7 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
11 vs 3 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Good image quality for its class; Fast, bright f/1.8-2.5 i.ZUIKO 4x zoom lens; Dual-purpose front Control Ring lets you select aperture or focus manually; three-inch articulating LCD touch-screen monitor.
Pricier than many enthusiast compacts; Image detail starts dropping off at ISO 800 and noise becomes problematic at ISO 3200; Lens cover pops off as zoom lens extends, when you turn the camera on.
Read our Olympus XZ-2 Express Review

We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm X-M1.
Read our Fujifilm X-M1 Initial Test

The Competition

Compared to Canon G15

Olympus XZ-2

Canon G15

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$650
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Canon G15

Fujifilm X-M1

Canon G15

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Pentax MX-1

Olympus XZ-2

Pentax MX-1

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Hot shoe

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Pentax MX-1

Fujifilm X-M1

Pentax MX-1

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon G16

Olympus XZ-2

Canon G16

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Canon G16

Fujifilm X-M1

Canon G16

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Olympus XZ-2

Fujifilm X-A1

$470
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm X-A1

$993
APS-C

Doesn't require an AA filter

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

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Compared to Samsung NX3000

Olympus XZ-2

Samsung NX3000

$470
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-2 vs Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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