Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL8

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was released 3 years after the E-PL8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades against the E-PL8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A7 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the E-PL8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL8 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL8.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.