Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 3 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades vs the E-PL1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers exterior 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PL1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the E-PL1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL1s is 85 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL1s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E2 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.