Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Released December 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL8

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-A10 was manufactured 2 years after the E-PL7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades vs the E-PL7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A10 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Olympus E-PL7
Fujifilm X-A10 | E-PL7 | |||
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Revealed | December 2016 | ![]() | September 2014 | Newer by 28 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-A10
E-PL7 | Fujifilm X-A10 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL7
Fujifilm X-A10 | E-PL7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A10 has external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus the E-PL7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL7.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X-A10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A10 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A10 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-12-01 | 2014-09-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331 grams (0.73 lb) | 357 grams (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 410 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $499 | $499 |