Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL5

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 3 years after the E-PL5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades versus the E-PL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus PEN E-PL5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery and Olympus E-PL5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL5 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the E-PL5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-PL5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-PL5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S uses the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.