Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 4 years after the E-P1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores versus the E-P1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A1 & Olympus PEN E-P1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the E-P1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-P1 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-P1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A1 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.