Would you choose X-T20 + 18-55 over X-T10 + 15-45 + 35/2?

Emploia wrote:

Hi guys, it's a hot topic and I have a pretty hard question regarding Fujifilm cameras, so I hope that someone can inspire me: I'm going to spend about 600 USD for a Fuji set and there are two options for me:

- X-T10 + 15-45 kit + xc 35mm f.2 (once it's available)
or
- X-T20 + 18-55 f/2.8-4

The first set will be like 600 USD and the second one is like 700 USD - What would you choose?

X-T20 in a heartbeat. Higher resolution, much better AF system, and much better video specs, touchscreen, Acros, etc. More likely to receive compatibility updates if new lenses require it. The 18-55 is a proven performer, if you get a good copy.

I have heard great reviews regarding 18-55 lens and obviously, I'd like to possess one, but since I got limited resources and those two options - I have a different question - Is 15-45 that bad? My current "versatile" lens is Panasonic 14-42 3,5-5,6 - Do any of you have experience with comparing them?

I also have 28mm 2.8 and 50mm 1.7 vintage lenses which I will surely use, so I expect "help" in manual peaking from the camera and I don't know if X-T20 is going to be a great step forward in that matter.

Probably not much difference here to speak of. The higher res sensor though may show any optical limitations of the older lenses vs the 16mp sensor in the X-T10.

So, I guess that this problem can be summarized as "old camera body + so-so kit + great prime' versus "better camera body + great kit".

On this note, if you're buying used, then you may want to consider the fact that the X-T10 electronics are two years older as well. You don't know what conditions the camera has been subject to.

I'm curious about your opinions -
Based on the words above, what would you choose in this situation?

Thank you for your participation in the discussion!

For the small price difference, the X-T20 + 18-55 would be my choice.