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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
45

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(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
Olympus E-PL1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PL1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021May 2010Newer by 131 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL1 
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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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography information
83
 focusing manually
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Olympus E-PL1
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 lack of image stabilization
74
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography details
79
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
 high MP (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 low battery pack (290 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography info
88
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 high MP (26MP)
 display is selfie friendly
51
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (290 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography features
81
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 high MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
55
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 low battery pack (290 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E4
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
82
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone support
 lack of image stabilization
29
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focusing
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL1
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus 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