Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL1s

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-T200 versus Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T200 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was introduced 9 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T200 scores against the E-PL1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T200 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T200 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T200 versus Olympus E-PL1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 compared to the E-PL1s.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL1s is 80 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL1s.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T200 will offer you extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.