tuthdoc

Planning to begin buying into one of the systems soon. Your thoughts are welcome! I do all kinds of photography however my first love is landscape photography. I have developed neck and back problems so a lighter system is a must for me.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Enthusiastically suggest a Fujifilm X-T2 or, for something even lighter, a Fujifilm X100F. If price is an issue, try a used Fujifilm X-E2S or X-E3. Happy shooting!

tuthdoc

Why did you choose fujifilm over Olympus?

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

Both are great choices. Can’t go wrong with either.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Fujifilm or Olympus make good cameras. Are you looking for fixed lens or a mirror less camera?

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

One thing you have to keep in mind, is that The Fujis have an Apsc sensor and the Olympus have a micro 4/3rd sensor.
Both are good systems and you will be able to get excellent image from both of them.
I have a couple of cameras from both brands. I am finding that I like the ergonomics and images of the Fujis a little bit better than the Olympus.
You also might want to look at Sony's offerings too. I have an A6000 and like it it too.

will

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

As long as you're looking at Olympus, look at the new Panasonic Lumix... specifically the Lumix G9. It rivals the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, head-to-head, for $300 less.

Be sure to handle and test whatever you are considering. RENT if need be. For some, this choice comes down to controls, menus, and "feel in hand" (ergonomics).

The Fujifilm XT-2 is fabulous, especially if you record JPEGs at the camera with no intention of post-processing.

The Olympus and Lumix models use the same sensor. Raw images from them are virtually indistinguishable. The Lumix is a year newer, with better image stabilization and video.

Both the Oly and Panny cameras can use each others' lenses. Fujifilm has about a third as many available. All three manufacturers make some really great glass.

http://hazeghi.org/mft-lenses.html

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

Olympus has a really restricted lens line. Most of the 3r party vendors, Sigma most noticeably, are bringing our Fuji compatible lenses.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Have you looked at the link I posted above? It's actually 7 months old, and there are now about 100 Micro 4/3 lenses available.

Also, if you add a MetaBones Smart Adapter or SpeedBooster, you can put most Canon EF lenses on Micro 4/3 bodies and retain full automation.

rcdovala

Olympus provides over 30 lenses for their MFT system. Then consider that Panasonic lenses can also be used on the Oly lineup as well as Tamron and Sigma, I really don't think that is very restrictive. But I would like to hear your rationalization.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I thought the Olympus line was fairly extensive. I know more about Fuji which has done an astonishing job of developing something like 25 new lenses in the past four years. These are not multiple upgrades of the same focal length as the big two are inclined to do.

frankie c Loc: Lake Havasu CIty, AZ

Hi, I really don't like to tell people which camera to choose. The camera's you mentioned and also someone else mentioned the Panasonic are all good choices.... selecting the model which is right for you may get interesting. When I made the switch My choice was the Olympus. I do have 4 of them now. My carry camera is the least expensive, smallest and lightest (OMD EM-10 mark ii) with my favorite lens the Olympus 17mm f1.8 (keeps everything small light) so a 34mm angle of view pretty good for landscape or architecture). That said, I also, shoot with OMD EM1, and OMD EM5 mark ii. These bodies are larger and heavier and when paired with a pro series lens is not exactly what I would call light weight. The pro series lenses are awesome but not well balanced on the OMD em10 bodies. I have the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 and recently the Olympus 7-14mm (so 14 to 28mm angle of view and really good for landscapes). Those lenses are also pretty pricey. The OMD em5 mark ii has the hi res feature which gets you to a fantastic about 50 mega pixel image using faze shifting the sensor and combining 8 images. So you could do some seriously good landscape work. Also, you can buy that body at a reasonable price under 1k (I got mine for 700). I bought if pretty much for that feature. The OMD EM1 mark ii with that feature + is 2k dollars. So economically for me the better choice. Economy for what you say you like to shoot. My Choice would be OMD em10 mark ii or iii with the Olympus 12-50mm f3.5/5.6 with a neat macro feature (also weather sealed) That would keep it small light and should only cost you around 800 dollars. take a look at my Flickr page to see some samples. Also, Flickr is a good place to look for sample images for all the cameras you are considering. GOOD LUCK happy shooting :) (MY two cents)

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I tried the Olympus EM-1 for a while.
Very well made camera and great IQ, but couldn’t wrap my head around the interface/menus.
With Fuji, the design was so intuitive, I used for a few weeks before needing to open the manual.
Find a shop with both and handle them, or even rent befor you buy.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Fujifilm cameras offer: intuitive, ergonomic control layouts, extensive means of control (multiple ways to achieve a given result), extremely sharp, fast and surprisingly compact lenses, a wide range of creative options (settings, custom menus, film simulations, in-camera processing options, etc.), smaller form factors, high quality precision design/build - just to name a few reasons. Look at recent YouTube reviews of the cameras I suggested. Look at on-line reviews from reliable sources.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

If lightest is the goal, then m4/3 is the one you want.