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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL8
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 6 months before the E-PL7 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-PL7 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 E-PL7 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-E2 E-PL7 
IntroducedMarch 2014September 2014Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the E-PL7.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and E-PL7.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography details
69
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
72
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
85
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography features
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging features
34
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-E2Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2014-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 357 gr (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $499