Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P1

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 4 years later than the E-P1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the E-P1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 & Olympus PEN E-P1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Olympus E-P1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the E-P1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-P1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-P1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.