• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Fujifilm S6800 advantages over Olympus E-M1

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $1300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Olympus E-M1 advantages over Fujifilm S6800

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.75 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    63 mm vs 100 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.9 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    50 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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  • Exceptional rugged, weather-proof, professional build; Lightning fast contrast-detect AF, and phase-detect AF that makes Four Thirds lenses far more responsive; Tons of useful physical controls with immense customizability; Arguably the best image quality of any Micro Four Thirds camera we've tested to date; Large, sharp, high-resolution electronic viewfinder; Advanced Wi-Fi capabilities, including remote control shooting in PASM exposure modes.

  • Bigger and heavier than many other compact system cameras; Most expensive Micro Four Thirds camera on the market to date; Menu system and customization options have a steep learning curve; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.

  • Read our Olympus E-M1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M5

Fujifilm S6800
Olympus E-M5
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $900
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Olympus E-M5

Olympus E-M1
Olympus E-M5
  • $1099
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Fast startup
  • $900
  • 4/3
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M5

Compared to Fujifilm S4500

Fujifilm S6800
Fujifilm S4500
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Fujifilm S4500

Olympus E-M1
Fujifilm S4500
  • $1099
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus E-M1 vs Fujifilm S4500

Compared to Pentax X-5

Fujifilm S6800
Pentax X-5
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $187
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Pentax X-5

Olympus E-M1
Pentax X-5
  • $1099
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $187
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1 vs Pentax X-5

Compared to Fujifilm S4800

Fujifilm S6800
Fujifilm S4800
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Fujifilm S4800

Olympus E-M1
Fujifilm S4800
  • $1099
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compare Olympus E-M1 vs Fujifilm S4800

Compared to Panasonic GH4

Fujifilm S6800
Panasonic GH4
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $998
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm S6800 vs Panasonic GH4

Olympus E-M1
Panasonic GH4
  • $1099
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $998
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic GH4

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