Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL2

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was revealed 17 months later than the E-PL2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores against the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features outside dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the E-PL2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL2 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL2.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides an edge in sensor tech.