Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2021
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
- Updated by Olympus E-PL3

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-E4 was released 10 years later than the E-PL2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades against the E-PL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E4 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Olympus E-PL2
Fujifilm X-E4 | E-PL2 | |||
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Launched | January 2021 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 122 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1160k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm X-E4
E-PL2 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus E-PL2
Fujifilm X-E4 | E-PL2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 has outer 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) and the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the E-PL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL2.
As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E4 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-E4 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2021-01-27 | 2011-02-11 |
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 | 26MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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 mounting type | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 58 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
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) |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 364 gr (0.80 lb) | 362 gr (0.80 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 280 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $849 | $0 |