Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL2

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was unveiled 4 years later than the E-PL2 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores versus the E-PL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T10 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 provides exterior 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 against the E-PL2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL2 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL2.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T10 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.