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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was manufactured 3 years after the E-PL2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the E-PL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PL2 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 E-PL2 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PL2 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides external measurements 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-PL2 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the E-PL2.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL2.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A2 will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography highlights
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography factors
58
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (410 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
low battery life (280 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery power (410 shots)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (280 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography highlights
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery life (280 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL2
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus PEN E-PL2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-02-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.6fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 362 gr (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.2
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 410 shots 280 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $370 $0