Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL8

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was announced 16 months earlier than the E-PL8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores vs the E-PL8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 features external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T10 and Olympus E-PL8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 against the E-PL8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL8 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL8.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm X-T10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.