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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched December 2016
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was brought out 6 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades versus the E-PL1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-PL1s 
ReleasedDecember 2016November 2010More modern by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X-A10

 E-PL1s Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-A10 E-PL1s 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 compared to the E-PL1s.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL1s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL1s.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A10 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography features
69
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography factors
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography details
61
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (410 per charge)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
86
good battery power (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging features
62
display is selfie friendly
provides face detect focus
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (None1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of microphone port
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm X-A10Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-12-01 2010-11-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 331 grams (0.73 lb) 334 grams (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 290 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $599