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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
  • New Model is Olympus E-P3
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 3 years after the E-P2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the E-P2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Olympus E-P2

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-P2 
IntroducedMarch 2014April 2010Newer by 48 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 E-P2 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-P2

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-P2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-P2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the E-P2.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-P2 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-P2.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E2 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
Olympus E-P2 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Travel photography camera
72
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
43
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-P2 Vlogging highlights
34
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-P2
 Fujifilm X-E2Olympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Olympus PEN E-P2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2010-04-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 355g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 505
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $799