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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
43 Overall
45

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The X-S20 was introduced 12 years later than the E-PL1s and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X-S20 matches up against the E-PL1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PL1s

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL1s 
ReleasedMay 2023November 2010More recent by 153 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 E-PL1s X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL1s

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL1s 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S20 features outer measurements of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the X-S20 and the E-PL1s.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and E-PL1s is 72 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X-S20 and E-PL1s.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-S20 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-S20 will render greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern X-S20 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography features
84
 focusing manually
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
60
 focusing manually
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography highlights
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 more heavy than competitors in class (491g)
74
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography features
87
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
77
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (491g)
51
 flash built-in
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery power (290 per charge)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography information
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (750 shots)
55
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging details
77
 selfie friendly display
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 great video quality (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 includes microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (491 grams)
29
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focusing
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2010-11-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Truepic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 86 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 6240x4160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491 grams (1.08 pounds) 334 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 750 photos 290 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,299 $599