Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 4 years later than the E-PL1s and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up against the E-PL1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A2 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the E-PL1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL1s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL1s.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A2 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.