Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL1s

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.