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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 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
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T20
Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL8
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was launched 9 months after the E-PL7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up vs the E-PL7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-PL7 
LaunchedMay 2015September 2014More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 E-PL7 Fujifilm X-T10 
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PL7

 Fujifilm X-T10 E-PL7 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T10 provides 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) and the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the E-PL7.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL7 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T10 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more modern Fujifilm X-T10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography factors
75
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL7 Street photography info
77
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
above average high ISO (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
71
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PL7 Travel photography details
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
85
features touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL7
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PL7
 Fujifilm X-T10Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-05-19 2014-09-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VII
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 surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 381g (0.84 pounds) 357g (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 873
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $800 $499