Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL1

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was manufactured 8 years after the E-PL1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the E-PL1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T100 & Olympus PEN E-PL1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 features exterior measurements 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-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the E-PL1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL1 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.