Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was launched 8 years later than the E-PL1s and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up against the E-PL1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A7 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the E-PL1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL1s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL1s.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 will have an edge in sensor tech.