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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A5
Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 8 years after the E-PL2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up versus the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-PL2 
IntroducedSeptember 2019February 2011Newer by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k460kCrisper screen (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 E-PL2 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-PL2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the E-PL2.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL2.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography advice
80
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography information
72
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
88
good battery life (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (280 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (440 shots)
no image stabilization
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (280 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging information
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging information
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL2
 Fujifilm X-A7Olympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Olympus PEN E-PL2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2011-02-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,760k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 lbs) 362g (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.2
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 280 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $700 $0