Updated (September, 2011): Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs Olympus PEN E-P3

Fujifilm Finepix X10

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Reasons to buy the Fujifilm Finepix X10

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.0
Movie format
Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus
Great macro
1 cm
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Olympus PEN E-P2

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Runner-up

Olympus PEN E-P2

Reasons to buy the Olympus PEN E-P2

Sensor size
Large sensor
Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
Interchangeable lenses
Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Longest exposure
Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X10

Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 3 fps
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Around 3.5x faster continuous shooting
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.3 EV vs 10.4 EV
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0.9 f-stops more dynamic range
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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Less risk of blur
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
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A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
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Advantages of the Olympus PEN E-P2

Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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Around 10% larger screen
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Overall image quality Better image quality 56.0 vs 50.0
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More than 10% better image quality
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm
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More than 4x larger sensor
Color depth Better color depth 21.5 bits vs 20.5 bits
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Distinguishes 1 more bits of color
Size Smaller 121x70x36 mm vs 117x70x57 mm
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More than 30% smaller
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 505 ISO vs 245 ISO
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The PEN E-P2 has excellent image quality 1 f-stop higher ISO than the X10
Thickness Thinner 1.4" vs 2.2"
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Around 40% thinner
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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2x longer exposures
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $479.95 vs $598.99
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The best price we've seen is $119 cheaper (around 20% less)
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Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm Finepix X10. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

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Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
X10:CMOS
PEN E-P2:NMOS
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
X10:30s
PEN E-P2:60s
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,199

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$390 - $496

Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Olympus XZ-1

Olympus XZ-1

Pro digicam

$499 - $500

Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Focus points Has slightly fewer focus points
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$643 - $1,125 body only

$739 - $964 with 14-42mm lens

True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Focus points Has slightly fewer focus points
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$849 - $900 with 17mm lens

Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Focus points Has slightly fewer focus points
Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Focus points Significantly fewer focus points
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$350

Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Screen size Larger screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Pro digicam

$450

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies

Olympus PEN E-P2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus PEN E-PL2

Olympus PEN E-PL2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$485 with 14-42mm lens

Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Size Slightly larger
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Olympus PEN E-P1

Olympus PEN E-P1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$185 body only

$375 with 17mm lens

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Color depth Worse color depth
Olympus PEN E-PM1

Olympus PEN E-PM1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$500 with 14-42mm lens

Movie format Higher resolution movies
3D Takes 3D photos
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$260 - $279 with 14-42mm lens

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality

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