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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
80
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T200 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 370g - 121 x 84 x 55mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T100
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL7
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL9
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T200 versus Olympus E-PL8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T200 (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was unveiled 3 years later than the E-PL8 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T200 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T200 scores against the E-PL8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T200 over the Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-T200 E-PL8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020September 2016More recent by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2780k1037kSharper display (+1743k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Fujifilm X-T200

 E-PL8 Fujifilm X-T200 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL8

 Fujifilm X-T200 E-PL8 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T200 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T200 versus Olympus E-PL8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 versus the E-PL8.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL8 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T200 and E-PL8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T200 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T200 will resolve more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Street photography with Olympus E-PL8
78
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Sports photography camera
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography features
79
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (270 per charge)
71
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5")
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL8 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T200 and Olympus E-PL8
 Fujifilm X-T200Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T200 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-01-22 2016-09-19
Physical type 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 surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 2,780k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 370 gr (0.82 lb) 357 gr (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 84 x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $500