Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Olympus E-1

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the E-1 (5MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was unveiled 16 months before the E-1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades versus the E-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Olympus E-1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2 Pro enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-1 has specifications of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Olympus E-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the E-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and E-1 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and E-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2 Pro with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm S2 Pro will show extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.