Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-P2

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was released 8 years after the E-P2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades against the E-P2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T100 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 features physical dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-P2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the E-P2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-P2 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-P2.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.