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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T20
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was revealed 4 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades vs the E-PL1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-PL1s 
RevealedMay 2015November 2010Fresher by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X-T10

 E-PL1s Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-PL1s 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T10 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Olympus E-PL1s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the E-PL1s.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL1s is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL1s.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T10 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography information
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography information
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography info
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography advice
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (290 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery life (290 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging info
34
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm X-T10Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-05-19 2010-11-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 51000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381 grams (0.84 lbs) 334 grams (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images 290 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $800 $599