Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was announced 3 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the E-PL1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A1 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the E-PL1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PL1s is 87 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PL1s.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.