Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL9

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was released 2 years after the E-PL9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades vs the E-PL9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 features 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the E-PL9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL9 is 73 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL9.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 will have an advantage in sensor tech.