Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Olympus E-P2
Fujifilm X-E2 | E-P2 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 48 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Fujifilm X-E2
E-P2 | Fujifilm X-E2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-P2
Fujifilm X-E2 | E-P2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
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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 |