Fujifilm X-A5 vs Olympus E-PL8

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 17 months later than the E-PL8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the E-PL8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A5 and Olympus E-PL8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the E-PL8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PL8 is 86 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A5 and E-PL8.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.