Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 7 years after the E-PL1s which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up against the E-PL1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A5 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Olympus E-PL1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the E-PL1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PL1s is 86 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PL1s.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.