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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL9
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 4 years later than the E-PL8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the E-PL8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-PL8 
LaunchedOctober 2020September 2016Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 E-PL8 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-PL8 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 features external dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Olympus E-PL8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the E-PL8.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL8 is 73 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL8.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
amazing MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography features
75
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography info
86
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
amazing MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Travel photography camera
76
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
72
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography information
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL8
 Fujifilm X-S10Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-15 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 357 grams (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" 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 325 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $999 $500