Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus E-PL5

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus E-PL5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 13 months prior to the E-PL5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the E-PL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL5 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the E-PL5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and E-PL5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and E-PL5.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-PL5 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.