Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL1

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 4 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the E-PL1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL1 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL1.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A2 will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 should have an edge in sensor tech.