Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed March 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
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Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus E-PL2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 2 years after the E-PL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the E-PL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus E-PL2
| Fujifilm S8400W | E-PL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2013 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm S8400W
| E-PL2 | Fujifilm S8400W |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus E-PL2
| Fujifilm S8400W | E-PL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus E-PL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the E-PL2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and E-PL2 is 61 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and E-PL2.
Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm S8400W will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-03-22 | 2011-02-11 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Truepic V |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 362 grams (0.80 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 55 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 573 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 280 images |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $0 |
