Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was released 3 years earlier than the E-PL7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up against the E-PL7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys outer dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the E-PL7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL7 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL7.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.