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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Announced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 17 months after the E-PL7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the E-PL7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-E2S E-PL7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2014Newer by 17 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 E-PL7 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-E2S E-PL7 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has got physical 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-PL7 has proportions 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-E2S and Olympus E-PL7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the E-PL7.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-PL7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and E-PL7.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography features
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography features
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography factors
70
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL7
72
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
85
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography details
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
35
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-E2SOlympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Olympus PEN E-PL7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2014-09-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 357 grams (0.79 pounds)
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 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $499