Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was revealed 10 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up versus the E-PL1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S10 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the E-PL1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL1s is 73 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL1s.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.