Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
45
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2021
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 10 years after the E-PL1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores versus the E-PL1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E4 & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PL1
Fujifilm X-E4 | E-PL1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2021 | May 2010 | Newer by 131 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1390k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Fujifilm X-E4
E-PL1 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL1
Fujifilm X-E4 | E-PL1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | More exact focus |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1 has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the E-PL1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL1 is 86 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will produce extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-E4 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2021-01-27 | 2010-05-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Truepic V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 58 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 364 grams (0.80 pounds) | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 487 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 290 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $849 | $288 |