Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Olympus E-PL1

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Olympus E-PL1, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 8 years earlier than the E-PL1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores versus the E-PL1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features outside measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Olympus E-PL1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the E-PL1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and E-PL1 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and E-PL1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.