Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was introduced 7 years later than the E-PL1s and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades vs the E-PL1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the E-PL1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL1s is 80 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL1s.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will give extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.