Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-P7

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-P7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 9 years before the E-P7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the E-P7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 & Olympus PEN E-P7. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the E-P7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-P7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-P7.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-P7 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.