Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL5

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 18 months after the E-PL5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the E-PL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PL5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the E-PL5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger Fujifilm X-E2 provides an edge in sensor tech.