Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 2 years later than the E-PL1s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the E-PL1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Olympus E-PL1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the E-PL1s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL1s is 85 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL1s.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E1 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.