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).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.