Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus E-PL2

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Olympus E-PL2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 11 months later than the E-PL2 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the E-PL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Olympus E-PL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the E-PL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and E-PL2 is 95 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and E-PL2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm JZ100 will render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.