Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S10 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-PL8
Fujifilm X-S10 | E-PL8 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | September 2016 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Screen type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Fujifilm X-S10
E-PL8 | Fujifilm X-S10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL8
Fujifilm X-S10 | E-PL8 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S10 | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | |
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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 |