FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus E-PL5

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus E-PL5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the JX300 (1/2.3") and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JX300 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the E-PL5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JX300 matches up versus the E-PL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 has outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus E-PL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JX300 and the E-PL5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and E-PL5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and E-PL5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JX300 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-PL5 will give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.