Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL5

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced 6 months after the E-PL5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades against the E-PL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Olympus PEN E-PL5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 has outside 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) and the Olympus E-PL5 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Olympus E-PL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the E-PL5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier.