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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was brought out 5 years after the E-PL1s which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up vs the E-PL1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-PL1s 
RevealedJanuary 2016November 2010More modern by 63 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 E-PL1s Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 E-PL1s 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-PL1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the E-PL1s.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL1s is 74 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL1s.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will provide extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography features
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography info
63
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (290 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1s
33
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2010-11-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 334 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 290 photos
Battery style 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $1,700 $599