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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Launched November 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 20 months after the E-PL1s making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades against the E-PL1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 E-PL1s 
LaunchedJune 2012November 2010Newer by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 E-PL1s Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 E-PL1s 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has external dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the E-PL1s.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL1s is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL1s.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography advice
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography info
45
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
low battery power (290 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count decent (16MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (290 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1s
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-06-28 2010-11-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 450g (0.99 pounds) 334g (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 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 300 shots 290 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,169 $599