Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P2

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was released 9 years later than the E-P2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the E-P2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-P2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the E-P2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-P2 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-P2.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.