Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL2

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 2 years later than the E-PL2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the E-PL2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL2.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E1 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.