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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was introduced 10 years later than the E-PL1s and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the E-PL1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL1s 
RevealedJanuary 2021November 2010More recent by 125 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X-E4

 E-PL1s Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-E4 E-PL1s 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has outside measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the E-PL1s.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL1s is 86 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL1s.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will provide you with more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography factors
83
manual focus
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Olympus E-PL1s
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography advice
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography factors
88
great battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1s
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E4
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1s
82
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm X-E4Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2010-11-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 58 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 pounds) 334g (0.74 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $849 $599