Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2012
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched September 2014
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Successor is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Olympus E-PL7
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-PL7 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+193k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
E-PL7 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | June 2012 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL7
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | E-PL7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL7 is 80 and 86 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-06-28 | 2014-09-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Pro | TruePic VII |
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 surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 81 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 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 | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 450 grams (0.99 lb) | 357 grams (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 873 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 350 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,169 | $499 |