Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6
74 Imaging
67 Features
75 Overall
70
![Fujifilm X-Pro2 front Fujifilm X-Pro2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-Pro2/Fujifilm-X-Pro2-front.jpg)
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88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
62
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
- Launched January 2016
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro1
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Released August 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.
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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was brought out 18 months later than the E-PL6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the E-PL6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Olympus E-PL6
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | E-PL6 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2014 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1160k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
E-PL6 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL6
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | E-PL6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has got physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus E-PL6 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)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the E-PL6.
![Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL6-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL6 is 74 and 88 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL6.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
![Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro2-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PL6-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-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-01-15 | 2014-08-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor III | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | 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 | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 54 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 92% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 pounds) | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $300 |