Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-M10

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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-M10

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm XQ1 Review.

4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M10 Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M10 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M10 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm XQ2
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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M10 II
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Differences

Fujifilm XQ1 advantages over Olympus E-M10

Less expensive
$500 vs $800 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
33 mm vs 45 mm
Thinner
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Olympus E-M10 advantages over Fujifilm XQ1

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 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 2.20 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
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

320 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
16.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
19 vs 9 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm XQ1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm XQ1 First Shots

Great image quality especially from RAW files; Excellent dynamic range for a Four Thirds sensor; Very good high ISO performance; Realistic colors and excellent hue accuracy; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Improved HD video; Lightweight and very portable; Built-in pop-up flash; Minimal EVF lag time.
Contrast-Detect AF struggles with small and low-contrast subjects; Mediocre battery life; No external microphone or headphone jack; Mediocre burst speed with continuous AF; No weather sealing; Heavy-handed high ISO noise reduction.
Read our Olympus E-M10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Fujifilm XQ1

Fujifilm XF1

$699
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$460
2/3 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm XQ1 vs Fujifilm XF1

Olympus E-M10

Fujifilm XF1

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$460
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XQ1

Olympus XZ-10

$699
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus XZ-10

Olympus E-M10

Olympus XZ-10

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

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Compared to Panasonic GX7

Fujifilm XQ1

Panasonic GX7

$699
2/3 inch

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

$648
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-M10

Panasonic GX7

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$648
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

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Compared to Canon S120

Fujifilm XQ1

Canon S120

$699
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$449
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon S120

Olympus E-M10

Canon S120

$399
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$449
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

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Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Fujifilm XQ1

Olympus E-M10 II

$699
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

$349
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Olympus E-M10

Olympus E-M10 II

$399
4/3

$349
4/3

Fast startup
Shoots 24p video

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