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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 2 years after the E-PL1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the E-PL1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-E1 E-PL1 
IntroducedFebruary 2013May 2010Newer by 34 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 E-PL1 Fujifilm X-E1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-E1 E-PL1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Olympus E-PL1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the E-PL1.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL1.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E1 will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1
49
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography information
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (290 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL1
 Fujifilm X-E1Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-28 2010-05-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 334g (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 487
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $288