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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2003
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-3
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm IS Pro and Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the E-1 (5MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was introduced 3 years after the E-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm IS Pro grades against the E-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Olympus E-1

 Fujifilm IS Pro E-1 
AnnouncedJuly 2007November 2003More modern by 45 months
Screen dimensions2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k134kClearer screen (+96k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 E-1 Fujifilm IS Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Olympus E-1

 Fujifilm IS Pro E-1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm IS Pro comes with outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm IS Pro and Olympus E-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro vs the E-1.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm IS Pro and E-1 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm IS Pro and E-1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm IS Pro using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm IS Pro will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm IS Pro is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography features
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography features
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Street photography camera
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than average (735 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography information
Olympus E-1 Sports photography information
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography factors
Olympus E-1 Travel photography factors
47
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
47
lighter than average (735 grams)
environment proofing
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-1 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging factors
Olympus E-1 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Olympus E-1
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProOlympus E-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Olympus E-1
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2007-07-13 2003-11-29
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 2560 x 1920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 134 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 735g (1.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $1,700