Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL2

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was manufactured 4 years later than the E-PL2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up versus the E-PL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers outside 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) and the Olympus E-PL2 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the E-PL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL2 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL2.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have an edge in sensor tech.