Fujifilm X-E4 vs Olympus E-PL8

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 4 years later than the E-PL8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the E-PL8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E4 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E4 features physical 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-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Olympus E-PL8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the E-PL8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL8 is 86 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and E-PL8.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E4 will offer more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.