Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-P1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 5 years after the E-P1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-P1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the E-P1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-P1 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-P1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A2 will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.