Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL7

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced 17 months after the E-PL7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores against the E-PL7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 features outside measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus the E-PL7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL7 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL7.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.