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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
87 Imaging
58 Features
63 Overall
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Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 2 years after the E-PL1s which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up vs the E-PL1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Olympus E-PL1s

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-M1 E-PL1s 
IntroducedSeptember 2013November 2010More modern by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X-M1

		

		

			
 E-PL1s Fujifilm X-M1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-PL1s

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-M1 E-PL1s 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 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).
Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-PL1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the E-PL1s.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-PL1s is 87 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-PL1s.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-M1 will produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-M1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography info
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
60
 focusing manually
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography details
76
 tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
74
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography highlights
54
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 low battery (290 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
66
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
51
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery (290 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography advice
70
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
55
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 MP count low (12MP)
 low battery (290 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging details
31
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone jack
29
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection autofocus
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm X-M1Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2010-11-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 334g (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $599