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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL3
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus E-PL2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is very comparable but the F80EXR (1/2") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was announced 8 months earlier than the E-PL2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the F80EXR matches up vs the E-PL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus E-PL2

 F80EXR E-PL2 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 E-PL2 F80EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2011June 2010Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus E-PL2

 F80EXR E-PL2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the F80EXR compared to the E-PL2.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and E-PL2 is 92 and 85 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and E-PL2.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The more aged F80EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography details
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (210g)
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (280 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography factors
59
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (210 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (280 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (210 grams)
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus E-PL2
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXROlympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Olympus PEN E-PL2
Otherwise known as FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-02-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Truepic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 pounds) 362g (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life - 280 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $0