Reddit mentions of Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Mirrorless Micro 4/3 Camera with 14-42mm and 40-150mm Lenses (Black)

> 1 zoom that covers from ~40/50 to 180 ish

I assume you're referring to a telephoto lens here? The impact of focal length on field of view will differ depending on your format, so 40-180mm on the Olympus = 53-240mm on the Fuji = 80-360mm on a full frame camera.

So assuming that you're looking to keep a budget, and want to keep things small and light, my picks would look like this:

Olympus: Budget Kit

• Olympus E-M10II with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 & 40-150mm f/4-5.6: $699
  
• Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 Pancake: $299
  
• Total: $1,000
  
  Olympus: Super Small Kit
  
  
• Olympus E-M10II with 14-42mm EZ: $699
  
• Panasonic 35-100mm f/4-5.6: $399
  
• Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 Pancake: $299
  
• Total: $1,400
  
  Fuji: Option 1
  
  
• Fuji X-T20 with 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6: $999
  
• Fuji 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7: $399
  
• Fuji 23mm f/2: $449
  
• Total: $1,850
  
  Fuji: Option 2
  
  
• Fuji X-T20 with 18-55mm f/2.8-4: $1,199
  
• Fuji 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7: $399
  
• No wide-angle prime; the 18-55mm kit lens might be fast enough at its wide end to suffice.
  
• Total: $1,600
  
  Considering the lenses into the equation, the Olympus is definitely more budget friendly, and offers the potential for a smaller kit. On the other hand, the Fuji 18-55mm f/2.8-4 kit lens is tempting if you don't like the idea of switching between primes and zooms.
  
  edit: multiple edits for formatting

good point. I guess what I am looking for is something that I can really have fun with. Something I can really play with in different light (night and day), something I can study, learn, and print images from. Looking for something more as a hobby that I can take on and off the trail with. This Olympus doesn't have the megapixels for prints as much as the Sony does but does get me something relatively affordable with lots of features to play with see here. At $575, I get two lenses to play with, "enough" pixels to maybe print something I like to hang on the wall. Seems pretty affordable and can always keep the lenses and upgrade the camera body if/when I get into it more. So to answer your question, I am looking to study photography, and get something that doesn't completely weigh me down on the trail.

Here are the best prices I have found so far

https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-V207051BU010-Mirrorless-Digital-40-150mm/dp/B01CIXJK16/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1491159552&sr=8-3&keywords=olympus+em10+mark+ii

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8BICB2/ref=twister_B00Q7QEPY8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I went with a 4/3 sensor mirrorless camera, the Olympus OM-D EM10 Mark II. For under $600 I have two kit lenses and in-body stabilization. I love the photo quality.

It is smaller and lighter, so I carry it more places than I might a A6000 (which I considered) with it's heavier larger lenses. The impetus was an upcoming ship cruise in Europe where I'll be on-shore a bunch and seeing historical sites and such.

I think the Panasonic G7 is also 4/3 sensor format.

The Mark III version of the Olympus OM-D also is worth considering.

Here is the Amazon link to the deal I got, and you might find it cheaper at Adorama:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CIXJK16?th=1