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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-S20
Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was announced 9 years later than the E-PL2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up versus the E-PL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-PL2 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2011More recent by 118 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 E-PL2 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-PL2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got exterior dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Olympus E-PL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the E-PL2.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL2 is 73 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL2.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will resolve extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography info
83
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography information
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography information
75
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
86
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
low battery power (280 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography info
76
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low battery power (280 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL2
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
low battery power (280 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging highlights
77
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL2
 Fujifilm X-S10Olympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Olympus PEN E-PL2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2011-02-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Truepic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lbs) 362 gr (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 573
Other
Battery life 325 images 280 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $999 $0