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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was released 9 months prior to the E-PL7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the E-PL7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-PL7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 E-PL7 Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014November 2013More recent by 9 months
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-A1 E-PL7 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the E-PL7.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PL7 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and E-PL7.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm X-A1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL7
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography highlights
54
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography factors
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
85
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging info
31
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-A1Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2014-09-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 330 gr (0.73 lb) 357 gr (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 350 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $499