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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL3
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-PL2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was unveiled 7 years later than the E-PL2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades versus the E-PL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL2 
LaunchedMay 2018February 2011Fresher by 89 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-PL2 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL2

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T100 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL2 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Olympus E-PL2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the E-PL2.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL2 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will offer extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography information
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL2 Street photography features
72
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448g)
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (430 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery (280 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
74
good battery pack (430 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
heavier than others in class (448g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (280 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery (280 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448 grams)
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL2
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus PEN E-PL2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2011-02-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 91 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448g (0.99 lbs) 362g (0.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.2
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 430 photographs 280 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $0