FujiFilm X-M1 xf 27mm

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FujiFilm X-M1 XF 27mm f/2.8
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• Fuji has been rather successful at competing at
  the high-end mirrorless market place with their
  X-series bodies (X-Pro 1 , X-E1 ). Their main
  driver was the APS-C sensor that they claimed
  will match the IQ of the full-frame sensor. In
  reality, it didnt quite reach that level, but
  nonetheless, most reviewers have agreed that
  Fujis X-Trans sensor is the best amongst all
  APS-C sensors

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• Time has gone by, and this time, Fuji has
  announced a new low-end model, based on the same
  X-Trans sensor. This means now they have a
  legitimate value model that offers the best IQ
  outside of the full-frame territory. The X-M1 is
  much more compact than either the X-E1 or X-Pro 1
  . But they had to remove the EVF (pity), and also
  couple of control wheels/buttons. Most notably,
  the X-M1 now features a twin dials similar to its
  competitors but different from its own siblings.

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In summary, heres the specification for the
FujiFilm X-M1

• 16MP X-Trans CMOS APS-C sensor, EXR Processor II
  the sensor is the same as the X-Pro 1 and the
  X-E1 . But the processor appears to be different.
  X-E1 uses a processor called EXR Pro. Perhaps
  this is the later generation processor which
  means it may perform better in some ways.
• ISO 200-6400 L (100), H (12800) and H (ISO
  25,600)
• Up to 5.6 fps continuous shooting more a less
  the same as the X-E1 , which is rated at 6fps.
  This number lags significantly compare to its
  likely competitors, Olympus E-PL5 (8 fps) and
  Sony NEX-5R (10 fps).

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• 1920 x 1080 FullHD movie recording at 30 fps
  built-in stereo microphones this has definitely
  improved over the X-E1 , but no better than the
  Olympus E-PL5 . Sony NEX-5R betters both by a
  good margin.
• Twin control dials, top and rear this is very
  nice. Both the Olympus E-PL5 and Sony NEX-5R
  dont offer this. In fact, to get this feature,
  you will need to upgrade to Olympus OM-D E-M5 or
  Sony NEX-6 which are higher-end models compare to
  the X-E1 .
• Focus peaking display
• Face detection and subject-tracking AF modes
• 920k dot 3? 32 LCD display tilts 120 upwards
  and 80 downwards obviously, the X-E1 's LCD
  doesnt tilt. But its competitors do tilt so
  finally Fuji is now up to par compare to the
  competition.
• Built-in Wi-Fi for image transfer to smartphone,
  tablet or PC

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• In summary, the X-M1 XF 27mm f/2.8 is a very
  interesting camera. But in reality, it must face
  a tough competition and both of the competitors
  offer better values. X-M1 will still win the IQ
  award, but it will not match the lens selection
  of the M43 system.