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Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100T
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was launched 2 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X100S grades against the E-PL1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X100S E-PL1s 
RevealedJuly 2013November 2010Newer by 33 months
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X100S

 E-PL1s Fujifilm X100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X100S E-PL1s 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100S offers external measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100S and the E-PL1s.

Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and E-PL1s is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and E-PL1s.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X100S will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100S will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography factors
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1s
45
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging highlights
29
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm X100SOlympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X100S Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-07-29 2010-11-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Max aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 334 grams (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
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 330 photos 290 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,299 $599