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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
80
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T200 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 370g - 121 x 84 x 55mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T100
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T200 versus Olympus E-PL1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T200 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was released 9 years after the E-PL1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T200 scores against the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T200 over the Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-T200 E-PL1 
IntroducedJanuary 2020May 2010Newer by 118 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution2780k230kClearer display (+2550k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Fujifilm X-T200

 E-PL1 Fujifilm X-T200 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL1

 Fujifilm X-T200 E-PL1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T200 versus Olympus E-PL1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 against the E-PL1.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL1 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T200 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography factors
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography highlights
79
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography factors
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL1
 Fujifilm X-T200Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T200 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-01-22 2010-05-17
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,780 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 370g (0.82 pounds) 334g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 84 x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 487
Other
Battery life 270 images 290 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $288