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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2018
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T200
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL9
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was announced 21 months later than the E-PL8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up vs the E-PL8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL8 
RevealedMay 2018September 2016More recent by 21 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 E-PL8 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-T100 E-PL8 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 features outside 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-PL8 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the E-PL8.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL8 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and E-PL8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T100 will produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448g)
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography features
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL8
74
better than average battery pack (430 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (448 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography advice
78
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (448g)
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Olympus E-PL8
 Fujifilm X-T100Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-05-24 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 91 81
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448g (0.99 lb) 357g (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 430 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $500