Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL1

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 9 years later than the E-PL1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up versus the E-PL1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the E-PL1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL1 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will deliver extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.