Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Olympus E-PL8

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-PL8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 8 months before the E-PL8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores versus the E-PL8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. 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) while the Olympus E-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Olympus E-PL8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the E-PL8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL8 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and E-PL8.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be behind in sensor innovation.