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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
Olympus E-PL2
(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
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 2 years after the E-PL2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-PL2 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2011Newer by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 E-PL2 Fujifilm X-A1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-PL2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Olympus E-PL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the E-PL2.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PL2 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PL2.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL2
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Sports photography camera
54
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (280 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (280 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (280 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging advice
31
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-PL2
 Fujifilm X-A1Olympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Olympus PEN E-PL2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2011-02-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 362 grams (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.2
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 280 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $0