Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL8

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 4 years before the E-PL8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades vs the E-PL8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the E-PL8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL8 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL8.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.