Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-P2

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 2 years after the E-P2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the E-P2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-P2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the E-P2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-P2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-P2.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.