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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P2
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and E-P1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 5 months prior to the E-P1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the E-P1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm A100 E-P1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Fujifilm A100

 E-P1 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm A100 E-P1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the E-P1.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and E-P1 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and E-P1.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A100 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-P1 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P1
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography features
Olympus E-P1 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (124g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
43
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus E-P1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Olympus PEN E-P1
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-02-04 2009-07-29
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 355 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $182