Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL9

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was manufactured 3 years before the E-PL9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores against the E-PL9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T10 & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the E-PL9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL9 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T10 and E-PL9.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-T10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.