Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL8

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 20 months before the E-PL8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the E-PL8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A2 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the E-PL8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL8 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.