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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus PEN-F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 12 months before the PEN-F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up against the PEN-F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-A2 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Fujifilm X-A2

 PEN-F Fujifilm X-A2 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus PEN-F

 Fujifilm X-A2 PEN-F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the PEN-F.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and PEN-F is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and PEN-F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography information
Olympus PEN-F Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
58
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 shots)
low fps (5.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography features
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography features
78
good battery pack (410 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
75
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography features
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging info
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging info
70
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus PEN-F
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus PEN-F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2016-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.6fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 894
Other
Battery life 410 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $370 $1,000