FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-P1

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-P1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is very comparable but the S3200 (1/2.3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S3200 was launched 18 months later than the E-P1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S3200 matches up vs the E-P1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Olympus E-P1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S3200 compared to the E-P1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and E-P1 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and E-P1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S3200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the FujiFilm S3200 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S3200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.