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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Successor is Olympus E-P2
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-P1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was revealed 6 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up versus the E-P1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-P1 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2009More modern by 79 months
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 E-P1 Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-P1

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-P1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 features external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-P1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the E-P1.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-P1 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-P1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will show greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography information
Olympus E-P1 Street photography information
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography features
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography features
63
weather proof
decent MP (24MP)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
43
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (300 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-P1
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Olympus PEN E-P1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2009-07-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 355 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at release $1,700 $182