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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85 Imaging
47 Features
47 Overall
47

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The X-S20 was released 12 years later than the E-PL2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X-S20 matches up against the E-PL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Olympus E-PL2

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL2 
RevealedMay 2023February 2011Fresher by 150 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kClearer screen (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL2

		

		

			
 X-S20 E-PL2 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S20 offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-S20 versus the E-PL2.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-S20 and E-PL2 is 72 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and E-PL2.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S20 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography features
83
 focusing manually
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
60
 focusing manually
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography advice
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 heavier than competition (491g)
73
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography features
86
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery (750 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (280 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-PL2 as a Travel photography camera
77
 better than average battery (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition (491g)
51
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (280 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-PL2 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic  resolution (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (750 per charge)
60
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (280 shots)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL2
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
 does have mic socket
 heavier than competition (491g)
29
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detection focusing
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Olympus E-PL2
 Fujifilm X-S20Olympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Olympus PEN E-PL2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2011-02-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 images    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 86 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 lb) 362g (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 127 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 score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.2
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 280 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,299 $0