Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus E-PL1

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus E-PL1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 2 years after the E-PL1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the E-PL1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1 has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Olympus E-PL1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the E-PL1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and E-PL1 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and E-PL1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.