Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Olympus E-PL7

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Olympus E-PL7, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 13 years earlier than the E-PL7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades versus the E-PL7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features physical dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Olympus E-PL7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the E-PL7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and E-PL7 is 56 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and E-PL7.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2 Pro due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.