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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 5 months later than the E-PL7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up versus the E-PL7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PL7 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 E-PL7 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display resolution1037k920kClearer display (+117k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PL7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2014Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 features outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Olympus E-PL7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the E-PL7.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL7.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
58
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (410 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography info
78
great battery power (410 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
85
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (410 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-14 2014-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.6 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 357 gr (0.79 pounds)
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 rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 410 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $370 $499