Fujifilm XQ1 vs Olympus E-PL7

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus E-PL7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 9 months earlier than the E-PL7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the E-PL7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the E-PL7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and E-PL7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and E-PL7.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-PL7 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XQ1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.