Fujifilm X-M1 vs Olympus E-PL2

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 2 years later than the E-PL2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores against the E-PL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Olympus E-PL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the E-PL2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-PL2 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and E-PL2.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-M1 will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-M1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.