Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL8
Portability
86 Imaging
60 Features
66 Overall
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86 Imaging
60 Features
66 Overall
62
Portability
86 Imaging
55 Features
76 Overall
63
86 Imaging
55 Features
76 Overall
63
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Announced December 2016
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL7
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL9
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Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.
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Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up versus the E-PL8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A10 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Olympus E-PL8
| Fujifilm X-A10 | E-PL8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Fujifilm X-A10
| E-PL8 | Fujifilm X-A10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus E-PL8
| Fujifilm X-A10 | E-PL8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2016 |  | September 2016 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 offers outer dimensions 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-PL8 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the E-PL8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL8 is 86 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and E-PL8.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A10 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler.
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography advice
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography details
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography info
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Fujifilm X-A10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Travel photography camera
great battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL8
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Fujifilm X-A10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Vlogging camera
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
video res low (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic socket
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A10 | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm X-A10 | Olympus PEN E-PL8 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2016-12-01 | 2016-09-19 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 81 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 54 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | None1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) | 357 gr (0.79 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 shots | 350 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $499 | $500 |
