Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL1s

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was revealed 5 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up vs the E-PL1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2S & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the E-PL1s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-PL1s is 85 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-PL1s.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E2S will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2S should have a benefit in sensor technology.